A black and white engraving depicting an angel blowing bubbles towards a skeletal figure, with an hourglass, jar, and flowers at the base. The inscription 'QVIS EVADET?' is visible above the figure, and a long line of Latin text is below.
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This is a black and white engraving depicting a complex allegorical scene. At the center is a muscular, partially skeletal figure, representing mortality. The figure's torso is formed by a skull, and its legs are robust and muscular. An angel, depicted as a cherubic child, is blowing bubbles towards the skeletal figure. The bubbles appear to be fragile and ephemeral, contrasting with the solidity of the skeletal form. At the bottom of the image, there's an hourglass lying on its side, symbolizing the passage of time. Next to it is a jar, and around the base of the figure, there are scattered flowers and leaves, representing the fleeting nature of life and beauty. The scene is filled with intricate details and dramatic shading, typical of engravings from this period. Above the figure, the inscription 'QVIS EVADET?' is visible. Below the image, there is a long line of text in Latin, likely a poetic inscription related to the themes of mortality and the transience of life. The overall impression is one of melancholy and contemplation on the inevitability of death.


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