Caption

Sarcophagus of Margareta Brahe, Duchess of Hesse-Homburg; engraved by Johann Philipp Thelott (1638–1671); coffins; German; vanitas (allegory); Margareta Abrahamsdotter Brahe (Duchess of Hesse-Homburg; 1603–1669); hourglasses (clocks); skulls; Sweden; after 1669; print; height 32 cm; width 45.2 cm

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_377

License type

Rights managed

Available size

73.1Mb (13.9Mb) / 20.0in x 14.2in / 6000 x 4259 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sarcophagus Margareta Brahe Duchess Hesse-Homburg engraved Johann Philipp Thelott 1638–1671 coffins German vanitas allegory Margareta Abrahamsdotter Brahe 1603–1669 hourglasses clocks skulls Sweden 1669 print height 32 cm width 45.2 cm grayscale engraving showing ornate stone wooden sarcophagus resting pair raised plinths inside structured interior sarcophagus features decorative carved lion head rings sides intricate scrollwork floral motifs lid panels sculpted corner elements rounded finials sarcophagus hangs large oval wreath ribbon streamers suspended stylized clouds two hands emerge opposite sides pointing wreath floor patterned tiles angled shadows beneath plinths background includes architectural elements column base paneled walls visible colors shades black gray cream aged paper.