Skeleton Bust anne of austria Courtisane rijdend op een shishi

Courtisane rijdend op een shishi

creating a sense of heavenly beauty

while in the foreground

adding to the intricate details of the scene

Skeleton Bust anne of austria Courtisane rijdend op een shishiSkeletbuste, 1590 Egbert van Panderen Captivatingly eerie, this work features a skeleton bust, its mouth agape, facing left. The bust is set within an oval frame adorned with symbols of vanity. Above the frame, a Latin inscription is displayed in a cartouche. Below the frame, an excerpt from Ecclesiastes, also in Latin, is presented in another cartouche. The combination of these elements creates a hauntingly beautiful piece. Copyright: Public domain