Still Life of a Skull Memento Mori | Follower of Pieter Claesz | 17th Century

Vanitas Still Life of a Skull and Bones. Atrributed to a follower of Pieter Claesz (1597–1660)

This Dutch Vanitas still life depicts the underside of a human skull resting among scattered bones. Painted in the tradition of Pieter Claesz, the stark composition serves as a memento mori, reflecting on mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The restrained palette and careful study of the bones give the work a quiet yet haunting presence.

Measurements: 16.5'' x 14'' inches approx. 

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