Christoph Schwarz, Raphael Sadeler - Allegory of death

Allegory of death, after Christoph Schwarz: a naked boy sitting with his right hand resting on a hourglass, a vase and a skull on the right; beyond, a funeral monument at right and wheat and flowers at left. The theme of the ears of corn and the few fallen grains around the skull are an equivalent of the ideas resurrection and expresses the idea that Man when dead and buried will be resurrected. The grains of corns create new plants. Within image: 'cum. grat. et privilegio S. C. M.' and 'Hodie mihi, cras tibi', and below: 'Cristoff Swarz pinxit, R. Sadeler scalpsit', with two lines of Latin inscription: 'Vita quid est hominis?... illa bonis brevis est'. Engraving made by: Raphael Sadeler I, after: Christoph Schwarz (1595-1592)
Dimensions: 15,00 x 10,40 cm Artist Name: Raphael Sadeler I (1560-1628) Literature: Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (212) Medium: Engraving Circa: C.1580-1590 Notes: All measurements are taken on the plate mark. All lot's are listed with several high resolution images, which is the best way to give a clear and objective idea of the general very good condition. Textual condition description is limited, so please examine the images carefully and ask for more info if needed.

Condition: Good impression with a little wear to the plate. Good condition.