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Memento Mori, c. 1500 (oil on wood panel)
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Memento Mori, c. 1500 (oil on wood panel)
CTS336314 Memento Mori, c.1500 (oil on wood panel) by Boltraffio, Giovanni Antonio (1467-1516); 42.6x29.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: verso of 336313; formerly attributed to Leonardo da Vinci; ); Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22945506
© Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases "Memento Mori" a remarkable oil painting on wood panel created around 1500 by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio. Measuring 42.6x29.9 cm, this Renaissance masterpiece is part of The Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth and holds an intriguing history. Originally attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, the artwork's verso bears witness to its fascinating journey through time. Its subject matter revolves around the concept of "Memento Mori" reminding viewers of their mortality and the transient nature of life. A niche frames a hauntingly realistic skull, symbolizing death's inevitability. The artist's skillful brushwork brings forth intricate details that captivate the viewer's gaze. From the play of light and shadow on the skull to the delicate rendering of textures in every stroke, Boltraffio demonstrates his mastery over oil painting techniques. Reproduced with permission from Chatsworth Settlement Trustees, this print allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate this Italian treasure without restrictions as it falls out of copyright protection. As we delve into this image from Fine Art Finder, let us reflect upon our own existence and contemplate how art has always served as a powerful medium for introspection throughout history.
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