Men women look opened tombs historical persons Sic transit Gloria mundi
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Men women look opened tombs historical persons Sic transit Gloria mundi
Men and women look into the opened tombs of historical persons Sic transit Gloria mundi / Mors ultima linea rerum (title on object), Men and women, including high-ranking persons such as kings and queen, look into the opened tombs of historical persons of whom only skeletons are left. All respond with horror, opening or grave, exhumation, life versus death, Mortality, Extinction of Life, Cornelis van Dalen (II) (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1655, paper, engraving, h 177 mm × w 305 mm
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Media ID 19544465
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1655 Cornelis Van Dalen Grave Historical Persons Horror Kings Opening Queen Skeletons Title Women Exhumation Extinction Mentioned Mortality Respond
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Men and women look into the opened tombs of historical persons Sic transit Gloria mundi / Mors ultima linea rerum" transports us back to Amsterdam in 1655. The artist, Cornelis van Dalen (II), skillfully captures a scene where men and women, including high-ranking individuals like kings and queens, gather around open tombs containing only skeletal remains. As we gaze at this engraving on paper measuring 177 mm by 305 mm, we are struck by the expressions of horror on each person's face. Their reactions reflect a deep contemplation of life versus death, mortality, and the inevitable extinction of life itself. The title "Sic transit Gloria mundi" reminds us that worldly glory is fleeting while "Mors ultima linea rerum" translates to "death is the ultimate boundary". These phrases emphasize our transient existence and serve as poignant reminders of our own mortality. Van Dalen's meticulous attention to detail allows us to witness this momentous exhumation with vivid clarity. Through his artistry, he invites us to ponder the fragility of life and confront our fears surrounding death. This thought-provoking image from the Liszt Collection serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how grand or influential one may be in life, ultimately all paths lead to an open grave.
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