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Vanitas Still Life by Jacques de Gheyn II

Vanitas Still Life

Jacques de Gheyn II

1603

Oil on wood

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A still life painting features a human skull prominently displayed in a dark, architectural niche, surrounded by various symbolic objects. The composition is dark and somber, with a strong contrast between light and shadow.

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human skull tulip vase coins medallions centered composition strong verticals dark background frontal view still life vanitas allegory

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