Adriaen van de Venne (1589–1662) - Allegory of the Transience of Worldly Glory, Dutch Emblem, Van de Venne – Engraving (17th C.)
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Adriaen van de Venne’s 17th-century engraving, “Allegory of the Transience of Worldly Glory, Dutch Emblem, Van de Venne – Engraving (17th C.),” depicts a vanitas scene among tombs and funeral monuments.
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"Allegory of the Transience of Worldly Glory" shows kings, warriors and mourners gathered among tombs, obelisks and funeral monuments, while trumpeting figures of Fame, winged Time and skeletons of Death look down on them, a vanitas on the end of all earthly power.
The plate belongs to the Dutch emblematic prints of the 17th century designed by Adriaen van de Venne, whose moral images accompanied the widely read verse of Jacob Cats.
Adriaen van de Venne (1589-1662) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman and book illustrator of the Golden Age, the principal designer of the emblem plates for the works of Jacob Cats.
Artist or Maker: Adriaen van de Venne
Dimensions: Approximately 41 cm x 48 cm (16.1 in x 18.9 in)
Medium: Copperplate engraving
Date: 17th Century
SKU: LADHC3010
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All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
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Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
"Allegory of the Transience of Worldly Glory" shows kings, warriors and mourners gathered among tombs, obelisks and funeral monuments, while trumpeting figures of Fame, winged Time and skeletons of Death look down on them, a vanitas on the end of all earthly power.
The plate belongs to the Dutch emblematic prints of the 17th century designed by Adriaen van de Venne, whose moral images accompanied the widely read verse of Jacob Cats.
Adriaen van de Venne (1589-1662) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman and book illustrator of the Golden Age, the principal designer of the emblem plates for the works of Jacob Cats.
Artist or Maker: Adriaen van de Venne
Dimensions: Approximately 41 cm x 48 cm (16.1 in x 18.9 in)
Medium: Copperplate engraving
Date: 17th Century
SKU: LADHC3010
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Shipping & Combined Purchases:
We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly.
All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia.
Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch.
We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Seller's Story
Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ specialises in original antique prints, maps, natural history, botanical illustrations, decorative engravings and rare books from the 16th to the 20th century. We source our items from private collections, auctions and libraries across Europe. All items are carefully described, professionally packed and shipped from France.
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Artist
Adriaen van de Venne (1589–1662)
Title of artwork
Allegory of the Transience of Worldly Glory, Dutch Emblem, Van de Venne – Engraving (17th C.)
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition
Height
41 cm
Width
48 cm
Style
Realism
Sold with frame
No
Period
17th century
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