A Vanitas with a skull. Allegorical still life with a human skull. Baroque painting artwork. Macabre art poster. 531 h.

Reproduction of the painting in 1530.The author is unknown.

Vanitas (Latin vanitas, lit. — "vanity, vanity") is a genre of Baroque painting, an allegorical still life, the compositional center of which is traditionally a human skull. Such paintings, an early stage of the development of still life, were intended to remind of the transience of life, the futility of pleasure and the inevitability of death. It was most widespread in Flanders and the Netherlands in the XVI and XVII centuries, individual examples of the genre are found in France and Spain.

We have 4 types of printing materials:

Handmade paper.

An absolutely unique product. Thick and dense paper (350 mg) with uneven edges. Not completely white, has natural beige shades. The print on this paper has a rather antique look and muted colors. Prints with an antique background look especially authentic on this paper.

Linen canvas.

Dense (300 - 400 mg), beautiful and natural material with a slight shine. Prints on canvas have a bright and clear color rendition.

Art matte paper.

Very thick paper ~ 1mm. Can be used without frame. Excellent color rendition.
Plywood.

We print on birch plywood with a thickness of 4 - 6 mm. Prints on plywood convey the image and color very accurately. These prints do not require a frame and are ready to hang as they have a hook on the back. The big advantage is that it is not susceptible to moisture; it can be hung in damp areas.

Possible sizes:

A5 - 8.3 x 5.8 " (210 x 148 mm)
A4 - 11.7 x 8.3 " (297 x 210 mm)
A3 - 16.5 x 11.7 " (420 x 297 mm)
A2 - 23.3 x 16.5 " (594 x 420mm)

Frame is not included.

Posters are sent to you in a solid cardboard envelope and with a sticker "Do not bend", as well as in a plastic bag, which allows you to protect prints from deformation and leaks during the journey! Also, posters on canvas can be sent in a tube, which also protect the prints from damage.