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battle death 1625 oil canvas 69 x 102 cm Signed
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battle death 1625 oil canvas 69 x 102 cm Signed
The battle against death, 1625, oil on canvas, 69 x 102 cm, Signed and dated above right above the archway: Joost Cornelisz Drooch Sloot f [?] ÔÇó 1625 ÔÇó Above the inscription: TER WERELT OOCK NIEMANT EN LEEF, THE TEGEN, DE DOOT GEEN STRYT ET HEEF, Joost Cornelisz. Droochsloot, Utrecht? 1586-1666 Utrecht
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1625 Archway Battle Dated Death Inscription Signed Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot
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This print showcases a remarkable artwork titled "The Battle Against Death" by Joost Cornelisz Drooch Sloot, created in 1625. The oil on canvas masterpiece measures 69 x 102 cm and is signed and dated above the archway. The inscription reads: "Ter Werelt Oock Niemant En Leef, The Tegen, De Doot Geen Stryt Heef" which translates to "In this world, no one lives forever; no one can fight against death". Joost Cornelisz Drooch Sloot was a renowned artist from Utrecht, born in 1586 and passing away in 1666. His exceptional talent is evident in this painting as he skillfully depicts the eternal struggle between life and death. Through his brushstrokes, he captures the intensity of battle as humans confront their mortality. The composition of the artwork draws attention to an imposing archway that serves as a symbolic gateway between life and death. With meticulous detail, Drooch Sloot portrays figures engaged in combat with skeletal specters representing death itself. This print allows us to appreciate the profound message conveyed by Drooch Sloot's work while preserving its historical significance for generations to come. It serves as a reminder that despite our best efforts, we are all destined to face mortality eventually – an eternal battle beautifully captured on canvas by this talented Dutch artist.
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