Democritus with a Skull | 17th Century

"Democritus with a Skull," created around the 17th century by an artist from the circle of Jan Cossiers (1600–1671), depicts the Greek philosopher Democritus holding a human skull. The scene is characterized by a dark, moody atmosphere, with a deep, shadowy background that contrasts with the illuminated figure. Democritus, an elderly man with a balding head and a long, white beard, gazes thoughtfully at the skull he cradles in his hands. The somber expression on his face and the contemplative nature of the pose highlight themes of mortality and the transient nature of human existence. The artist's use of light and shadow accentuates the wrinkles on Democritus's face and the texture of the skull, adding a sense of realism and depth to the painting.

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.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

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