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Vanitas still life seen through a trompe l oeil window (oil on canvas)
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Vanitas still life seen through a trompe l oeil window (oil on canvas)
KSG153835 Vanitas still life seen through a trompe l oeil window (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 115.5x81 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22348532
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Casement Hour Glass Hourglass Illusion Lemon Memento Mori Peel Playing Card Scroll Skull Time Truth Burning Candle Mortality Symbolic
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This print showcases the mesmerizing artwork of Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts, a Flemish artist from the 17th century. Titled "Vanitas still life seen through a trompe l'oeil window" this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 115.5x81 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The composition of this painting is rich with symbolic elements that invite contemplation on the fleeting nature of life. A playing card, an hourglass, and a burning candle remind us of the shortness of our existence, urging us to seize every moment. The bitter passion fruit and grapes symbolize both earthly pleasures and spiritual nourishment, as they represent the Eucharist in Christian symbolism. A glass goblet filled with wine serves as a reminder that life's joys can be intoxicating but also transient. A scroll bearing the word "truth" reminds viewers to seek wisdom while there is time. Perhaps most strikingly, a skull rests upon an open casement window ledge—a powerful memento mori reminding us of our mortality. Through this trompe l'oeil technique, Gysbrechts creates an illusionary depth within his painting that adds to its intrigue. Overall, this Vanitas still life print captures not only the transience and fragility of human existence but also invites reflection on deeper philosophical questions about truth and meaning in life.
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