Chretien Collection
In a world where Death holds up his hour-glass to the Canon, life's fragile nature becomes evident
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In a world where Death holds up his hour-glass to the Canon, life's fragile nature becomes evident. Quietly resigned to his fate, the Bishop contemplates the inevitability of mortality. The courtier Duke, Beggar Woman, Child, Crown Leaves - all are equal in Death's eyes. As Death takes the hat of the Cardinal, power and status become meaningless in the face of our ultimate end. Even as Death embraces the Pope while crowning an Emperor, it is a reminder that no one can escape their final destiny. A design for a sheath of a dagger with Death reminds us that even weapons cannot protect us from our own mortality. And yet amidst this somber reality, there is still room for music and laughter; Death playing bagpipes lifts up the Fool's spirits momentarily. Death enters a humble cottage and carries off its inhabitant - a stark reminder that wealth or poverty cannot shield us from death's grasp. The Beggar sits forlornly on his crutches outside; even those who have little may find solace in knowing they will eventually be free from suffering. Death grabs hold of the Blind Man's stick - reminding us that sight or blindness does not determine when we meet our end. Stickado Wooden Psalter Old Woman Rosary Bones - symbols of faith and devotion offer no protection against death's arrival. And finally, as Death leads an Old Man to his grave beguilingly, we realize that none can resist its call forever. In Chretien’s captivating artwork depicting these scenes of life intertwined with death’s presence, we are reminded to cherish each moment and embrace our shared humanity before time runs out.