Unknown (18th), Memento Mori, Old Man and Death, around 1712, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th century): Memento Mori, Old Man and Death, cover picture for William Sherlock and David Mazel: "De La Mort", c. 1712, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Paper

Inscription: Inscribed in the printing plate: "Il faut sains diférer me Suivre [...] / Memento Mori / A Amsterdam chez Henri Desbordes". Verso further inscription: "Consolations de l'âme fidele, chs [...] 1699 [...]".

Date: c. 1712

Description: Probably a later impression with the name replaced at the bottom. Other impressions show "Pierre Humbert" instead of "Henri Desbordes".

Person: Henry Desbordes (? - ? ) 18th century

Source: William Sherlock () De la mort, 1712 | Book, Genre

Keywords: Memento Mori, Vanitas, skeleton, reaper, skeleton, time, death, old age, grave, 18th century, Baroque, Religious, Netherlands,
Dimensions: Paper: 16,6 cm x 9,3 cm (6,5 x 3,7 in), Depiction: 12,6 cm x 7,6 cm (5 x 3 in) Artist Name: Unknown (18th century) Medium: Copper engraving Notes: Differential taxation according to §25a UStG, art objects/special regulation. VAT for the artwork purchase price is not shown on the invoice. (VAT: Margin Scheme). A buyer's premium of 25% will be charged on all purchases. The buyer's premium includes VAT, but is not shown on the invoice.

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Condition: Rather good condition. The sheet is discoloured and soiled due to its age. The corners of the sheet are damaged by bumps and creases. Short marginal tear at the right edge of the printing plate.