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Allegory Transience putto sits floor leans skull
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Allegory Transience putto sits floor leans skull
Allegory of Transience, A putto sits on the floor and leans against a skull, holding a pipe in his left hand with which he calls has blown. In his right hand he holds a shell, Behind him incense barrel from which smoke rises. (Children or putti) blowing bubbles, Homo Bulla, scene symbolizing Vanitas, anonymous, 1594 - 1667, paper, engraving, h 239 mm × w 188 mm
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 19548083
© Artokoloro
1594 1667 Allegory Blown Calls Children Floor Holding Holds Homo Bulla Leans Left Hand Pipe Putti Right Hand Shell Skull Transience Blowing Bubbles
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this engraving from the Liszt Collection, we are transported to a world of profound symbolism and contemplation. The image portrays an allegory of transience, where a putto, or cherubic figure, sits on the floor with his back against a skull. With a pipe in his left hand, he blows gently into it as if calling forth something ephemeral yet meaningful. In his right hand, the putto holds a delicate shell, perhaps representing the fragility and beauty of life itself. Behind him stands an incense barrel releasing wisps of smoke that rise towards the heavens. This ethereal scene is further enhanced by children or putti blowing bubbles nearby - their innocent play contrasting with the somber tone of mortality. The artwork serves as a poignant reminder of our own mortality and invites us to reflect upon the transient nature of existence. It symbolizes vanitas - the concept that all earthly pleasures and achievements are fleeting and ultimately meaningless. Created anonymously between 1594 and 1667 using paper engraving techniques, this print showcases remarkable attention to detail and composition. Its dimensions measure 239 mm in height by 188 mm in width. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking piece from centuries past, we are reminded to embrace each moment fully while acknowledging life's impermanence – for like bubbles blown into thin air, Homo Bulla (Man is but a bubble).
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