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Still life with Memento Mori
3573675 Still life with Memento Mori by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Still life with Memento Mori, formerly in the storerooms of the Palatine Gallery. Now in the Museum of Still Life (Natura Morta). The painting, by an unidentified artist, shows a table covered by a dark cloth with a skull crowned by a wreath of large poppies, set on a book and in front of a mirror which reflects the image. At the side other objects and a scroll refer to vanity and the implacable advance of time
Photographer: Tatge, George for Alinari); Alinari Archives, Florence - Reproduced with the permission of Ministero per i Beni e le Attivita Culturali
Media ID 23137742
© Alinari Archives, Florence - Reproduced with the permission of Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the essence of a 17th-century still life painting titled "Still Life with Memento Mori". The artwork, now housed in the Museum of Still Life in Poggio a Caiano, Florence, showcases an unknown artist's talent for depicting vanity and the relentless passage of time. The image portrays a table draped with a dark cloth, upon which rests a skull adorned with a wreath of vibrant poppies. Placed on top of a book and positioned in front of a mirror that reflects its haunting visage, the skull serves as an unsettling reminder of mortality. Surrounding it are various objects and symbols associated with vanity and the transience of life. Photographer George Tatge beautifully captures every intricate detail within this composition. From delicate flowers to ancient manuscripts and flickering candles, each element contributes to the overall narrative depicted by the artist centuries ago. The use of light adds depth and mystery to this scene from long ago. This photograph not only preserves an important piece from art history but also invites viewers to contemplate their own existence. It is through such timeless works that we gain insight into our shared human experience across different periods and cultures.
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