A man clings to a tree, struggling not to fall into a cauldron containing a monster while a bear and snakes look on; rats gnaw at the trunk of the tree; representing the threat and eventual victory of Death. Engraving by M. Mouzyn, 1656 (?), after A.P. van de Venne.
- Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de, 1589-1662.
- Date:
- 1656
- Reference:
- 38975i
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[Amsterdam?] : [Jan Jacobsz Schipper?]
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1 print : engraving ; image 31.2 x 20.3 cm
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Bequame afbeeldinge van's menschen leven. A. Venne invent. M. Mousyn sculp.
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Wellcome Collection 38975i
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