Titelprent met een schedel en een zandloper, 1626 Hendrick Hondius (I)
The artwork presents a captivating scene of a skull resting on an open book, nestled between a flower in a vase and a flickering candle. A winged hourglass with balance adorns the skull, adding an element of mystery. This is the first print from a series of 23 featuring animal skeletons, fifteen of which were crafted by Hendrick Hondius I, with the remaining pieces created by Andries Jacobsz. Stock and Simon Frisius.
