Vanitas Still Life | N.L. Peschier | 1660

A richly composed vanitas by N.L. Peschier (1660) gathers objects of art, intellect, and mortality into a quiet meditation on life’s brevity. A skull rests among scattered sheets of music and a silent violin, their beauty now stilled, while a quill and inkpot suggest thoughts left unfinished. Nearby, letters and books hint at knowledge and human ambition, yet all are overshadowed by the presence of death. In the dim, controlled light, each object becomes a reminder that pleasure, achievement, and time itself are fleeting.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging