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Death, left hand panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c
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Death, left hand panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c
XIR279482 Death, left hand panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c.1485 (oil on panel) (b/w photo) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 20.2x12.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: La Mort, volet gauche, Triptyque de la Vanite Terrestre et de la Redemption Celeste; ); Netherlandish, out of copyright
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This print captures the left-hand panel of Hans Memling's Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, known as "Death". Painted around 1485, this oil on panel artwork measures 20.2x12.8 cm and is currently housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Strasbourg, France. In this haunting image, we are confronted with a male figure representing Death itself. Cloaked in darkness, he stands amidst a scene filled with symbolic elements that remind us of our mortality. A skeleton hand emerges from his cloak while a toad and frog crawl at his feet, emphasizing decay and transformation. The presence of entrails and worms further accentuates the transitory nature of life. A tombstone lies nearby, engraved with reminders of our inevitable fate. The skull resting upon it serves as a stark reminder that death comes for all. Memling's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every bone meticulously rendered on the skeleton's body. The artist skillfully captures both the fragility and strength inherent within our mortal coil. Through this powerful representation of vanitas or vanity, Memling invites viewers to reflect upon their own mortality and contemplate the fleeting nature of earthly existence. This thought-provoking piece belongs to the Northern Renaissance tradition which sought to explore profound philosophical themes through intricate symbolism. It continues to captivate audiences today with its timeless message about life's impermanence.
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