Burning Candle Collection

Vanitas still life seen through a trompe l oeil window (oil on canvas)
KSG153835 Vanitas still life seen through a trompe l oeil window (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 115.5x81 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Vanits life Vanitas skulls bones roses hourglass
Vanits still life, Vanitas still life with skulls, bones, roses, an hourglass and a burning candle on a stone table or plinth. Against the wall a shelf with documents with stamps and books

Christ Nicodemus Interior conversation Pharisee Nicodemus
Christ and Nicodemus, Interior with Christ in conversation with the Pharisee Nicodemus, in the middle of the night (John 3: 1-21)

Maria child Devotion prints series title richly dressed
Maria with child Devotion prints (series title), Maria, richly dressed and with a crown, holds the Christ child in her arms. Christ wears a crown and holds a rich apple

Woman sitting table burning candle hourglass
Woman sitting at a table with a burning candle, hourglass and a skull. The second is better, Vanitas symbols, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1687, paper, letterpress printing

Candles In The Shape Of A Cross

washing hands 1625-77 Etching state Sheet 3 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Mother giving her son lesson, print maker: Louis Bernard Coclers, 1756 - 1817

Anguish from a series of ten plates from Paraphrase on the Discovery of a Glove
XKH148227 Anguish from a series of ten plates from Paraphrase on the Discovery of a Glove, published in 1881 (washed indian ink and pen) by Klinger

Two lovers at the door, Lambertus Antonius Claessens, c. 1792 - 1817

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"Burning Candle: A Vanitas Still Life Depicting the Fragility of Life" This captivating oil on canvas painting presents a mesmerizing vanitas still life, viewed through a trompe l'oeil window. The centerpiece of this composition is an arrangement of candles meticulously shaped into a cross, symbolizing faith and spirituality amidst the transience of existence. Surrounding the candles are various elements commonly associated with vanitas symbolism - skulls, bones, roses, and an hourglass. These objects serve as reminders of mortality and the fleeting nature of human life. They prompt us to reflect upon our own mortality and contemplate the impermanence that defines our earthly journey. Intriguingly, in another scene depicted within this artwork, we witness an interior conversation between Christ and Nicodemus. This biblical encounter adds depth to the narrative by exploring themes such as redemption and salvation. The devotion prints series titled "Maria Child Devotion" also makes its presence felt in this piece. Here we see a woman sitting at a table with a burning candle alongside an hourglass – symbols that further emphasize the passage of time and encourage introspection. Another intriguing addition to this collection is an etching titled "Washing Hands 1625-77. " This print showcases yet another woman seated at a table with a burning candle nearby while she engages in what appears to be an act of purification or cleansing. Moving beyond visual artistry, we delve into motherhood through two separate depictions by Louis Bernard Coclers. In one print entitled "Mother Giving Her Son Lesson, " we witness maternal guidance being imparted from one generation to another. The artist beautifully captures both tenderness and wisdom within this intimate moment shared between mother and child. Similarly, Coclers explores maternal influence once more in his work titled "Mother Teaching Her Son. " Through these prints, he highlights not only familial bonds but also emphasizes the importance of education as mothers shape their children's minds and hearts.