
Two Skulls In A Window Niche

by Hans Holbein The Younger
Title
Two Skulls In A Window Niche
Artist
Hans Holbein The Younger
Medium
Painting - Painting
Description
A wooden alcove frames a rustic, round-arched window with a cross-shaped mullion, behind which a soft blue sky is visible. Two human skulls, one resting on its side and the other facing upwards, occupy the shelf-like space, along with a bone, possibly a femur, suggesting a memento mori theme. The meticulous rendering of the skulls and wood texture illustrates a detailed study of mortality and materiality.
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August 2nd, 2021
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