Unknown (18th), Memento Mori, Old Man and Death, around 1712, Copper engraving
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Unknown (18th century): Memento Mori, Old Man and Death, Cover of 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 later print with replaced name at the bottom. In other prints it says "Pierre Humbert" instead of "Henri Desbordes".
Person: Henry Desbordes (? - ? ) 18th century
Source: William Sherlock () De la mort, 1712 | Book, Genre
Keywords: Memento Mori, Vanitas, Carcass, Reaper, Skeleton, Time, Death, Age, Grave, 18th century, Baroque, Religious, Netherlands,
Condition
Rather good condition. The sheet is discoloured and soiled due to its age. The corners are damaged by bumps and creases. Short marginal tear at the right edge of the printing plate.
Dimensions
16.6 x 9.3 cm
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Unknown (18th), Memento Mori, Old Man and Death, around 1712, Copper engraving
Estimate €750 - €1,000
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