Gray-haired man window old man large beret fur-lined cloak sits
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Gray-haired man window old man large beret fur-lined cloak sits
Gray-haired man at the window, An old man with a large beret and a fur-lined cloak sits on a chair in front of a window. His arm rests on a stack of books on a table. With his other hand he is holding a book that is lying on the armrest of the chair. Next to the chair is a globe, on the table an hourglass and a skull, historical persons not known by name, skull as symbol or Vanitas, hourglass, book, globe, Diederik Jan Singendonck, Utrecht, in or after 1815, paper, engraving, h 198 mm × w 151 mm
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 19537275
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1815 Book Books Chair Diederik Jan Singendonck Front Globe Hand Historical Persons Holding Hourglass Lying Next Old Man Skull Stack Symbol Table Utrecht Vanitas Window Armrest
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported to a bygone era as we witness the presence of a gray-haired man at his window. An old man with distinguished features dons a large beret and wraps himself in a luxurious fur-lined cloak. Seated on an ornate chair, he exudes wisdom and contemplation. His arm gracefully rests upon a stack of books placed meticulously on an elegant table. With his other hand delicately holding a book that lies upon the armrest of the chair, it is evident that knowledge and literature hold great importance to him. Adjacent to his chair stands a globe, symbolizing exploration and curiosity about the world beyond. However, our attention is also drawn towards two intriguing objects nearby - an hourglass and a skull. These items serve as reminders of mortality and transience; they hint at deeper philosophical reflections on life's brevity. The artist behind this remarkable engraving is Diederik Jan Singendonck from Utrecht, who created this masterpiece in or after 1815. The composition beautifully captures both the physical attributes of the gray-haired man and evokes emotions through its symbolic elements. As we gaze into this mesmerizing image, we cannot help but ponder over the stories untold by historical figures represented by these symbols - their lives lost but immortalized through art. This thought-provoking piece invites us to contemplate our own existence while appreciating timeless beauty captured within its frame.
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