Jester Contemplates a Skeleton | Paul Stade | 1884

This haunting illustration presents a solitary jester seated in quiet reflection, his gaze fixed upon a human skeleton that stands like a mute companion beside his desk. Surrounded by scattered books and the dim furnishings of an interior, the scene evokes a sombre meditation on knowledge, vanity, and the inevitability of death. With its meticulous detail and stark contrasts of light and shadow, Stade’s image transforms a theatrical figure into a symbol of human introspection, where wit and folly are confronted by the inescapable presence of mortality.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasizes different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints include a small 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12’’ x 16’’ Inches = 30.5 cm x 40.6 cm

18’’ x 24’’ Inches = 45.7 cm x 61 cm