Jan Davidsz. de Heem

/  A Vanitas Still-Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses

 
Jan Davidsz. de Heem: A Vanitas Still-Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses. still life
 
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Artist: Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606–1683/1684)
Alternative names: Jan Davidszoon de Heem, Johannes de Heem,
Jan Davidtsz. van Antwerpen, Johannes van Antwerpen
Dutch-Flemish painter and draughtsman
Work period: 1625-1683
Work location: Leiden (1625-1631), Antwerp (1636-1664), Utrecht (1665-1672), Antwerp (1672-1683)
Title: A Vanitas Still-Life with a Skull, a Book and Roses
Object type: Painting
Description: This painting is an allegory of the transience of life. It shows a number of objects symbolising the fleetingness of time and the vanity of all human ambition. As moral and religious metaphors, they exhort the viewer to observe moderation in worldly affairs and sensual pleasures. In depicting these objects, the artist is also showing off his skill at imitating reality – his painted roses admittedly spread no seductive fragrance, but nor will they ever wilt and die.
Date: circa 1630
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: Height: 23.2 cm (9.1 in). Width: 34.6 cm (13.6 in).
Framed: Height: 42 cm (16.5 in). Width: 54 cm (21.3 in). Depth: 6 cm (2.4 in).
Inscriptions (Swedish): Signerad: DH [i ligatur] F. [på bordskanten] DH (in ligature) F. (on edge of table)
NM 6842
SKU: 274398
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