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Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles. Allegory on the Transitoriness and the Brevity of Life
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Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles. Allegory on the Transitoriness and the Brevity of Life
XOS1249138 Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles. Allegory on the Transitoriness and the Brevity of Life, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Dujardin, Karel (1626-78); 116x96.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: One hand holds the soap dish, a scallop shell which still holds a few trembling bubbles. The boy is balanced on a giant soap bubble, surfing the waves on an equally giant shell.
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12717634
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Bubble Memento Mori Pearls Scallop Shell Wave
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of transitoriness and the brevity of life through a beautiful allegory. Painted by Karel Dujardin in 1663, "Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles" is a thought-provoking masterpiece that invites contemplation. In this artwork, we see a young boy blowing soap bubbles with one hand while holding a scallop shell, which still holds a few delicate bubbles. The boy's joyful expression and his playful interaction with the bubbles symbolize the fleeting nature of existence. Like soap bubbles, life can be fragile and ephemeral. What makes this painting even more intriguing is the boy's balance on a giant soap bubble as he surfs its waves using an equally enormous shell. This surreal element adds depth to the allegory, suggesting that life itself is like riding on unpredictable waves - both thrilling and uncertain. The inclusion of memento mori elements such as pearls reminds us of our mortality and serves as a reminder to cherish every moment we have. Despite these reminders, there is an undeniable sense of innocence and happiness emanating from the child's smile. Displayed at Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark, this remarkable artwork continues to captivate viewers with its profound message about life's impermanence. It serves as an invitation to reflect upon our own lives and appreciate each precious moment before it fades away like soap bubbles carried away by gentle sea waves.
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