Memento Mori

A compelling example of German Baroque religious printing and “memento mori” iconography, appealing to collectors of: - early theology, - antiquarian books, - vanitas and mortality i...

The handle is adorned with skulls and floral motifs, a memento mori reimagined through the lens of modern glamour.

The black diamonds are associated with strength and protection, dark against the enamel, and the black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. J Dauphin was founded in ...

White diamond stands for clarity, black diamond for strength and protection, and the black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. J Dauphin was founded in 2006 by Swe...

Though rendered in a moment of stillness and grace, the sculpture itself shows cracks, patina, and natural degradation, details Santos preserves intentionally in the image, transform...

Though rendered in a moment of stillness and grace, the sculpture itself shows cracks, patina, and natural degradation, details Santos preserves intentionally in the image, transform...

Her imagery recalls the traditions of vanitas and memento mori, yet reinterpreted with a contemporary sensitivity that merges realism and abstraction.

Size small, inner diameter 55 mm / 2.2 in. The skull is a memento mori, a reminder to live fully in the awareness of mortality.

Italian Capriccio Ruins of Church with a Cemetery & Gravediggers Apparently Unsigned Oil On Canvas: 13.5-inches high x 16- inches wide Framed : 18-inches high x 22 - inches wide x 2-...

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the same continuum.

Il passaggio inevitabile da una stagione all'altra ricordava allo spettatore la transitorietà della vita terrena (memento mori) ma allo stesso tempo questo suo fluire regolare lo ras...

The skull and crossbones is a memento mori, a reminder of mortality worn to keep the present sharp and lived fully.

The elongated shaft rises organically from a deeply carved base in the form of a skull resting upon crossed bones—an explicit reference to Golgotha, the place of the Crucifixion, and...

On closer inspection, one discovers that the dark background is inhabited by a pattern of black skulls that appear and disappear with the glint of the light—like a whispering memento...

Rooted in 19th-century Victorian sentimentality and Memento Mori traditions, heart-shaped jewels served as secret tokens of devotion, memory, and the endurance of the soul.

The white diamonds set across it are associated with clarity, and the darkened antique finish draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. J Dauphin was founded in 2006 by the Swed...

The black diamonds are associated with strength and protection, and the black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. J Dauphin was founded in 2006 by the Swedish Fren...

Though rendered in a moment of stillness and grace, the sculpture itself shows cracks, patina, and natural degradation, details Santos preserves intentionally in the image, transform...

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

An item in a cabinet of curiosities, this memento mori work serves as a pausing point to sit and reflect on the fleeting nature of life, both our own and the creatures around us.

The heart stands for love and remembrance, and the black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition, the heart worn as a token of devotion and memory.

The skull clasp is a memento mori, a reminder of mortality that keeps the present sharp and lived fully.

The black enamel references Victorian mourning jewelry and memento mori objects, in which dark surfaces encouraged reflection on time, transformation and the value of the present.

Marks: Unmarked This deeply personal and historically significant ensemble exemplifies the artistry and sentiment of 19th century memorial jewelry and would make an exceptional addi...

The black diamonds stand for strength and protection, and the black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. J Dauphin was founded in 2006 by Swedish French designer Jo...

The heart stands for love and devotion, and the black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition, where enamel marked memory and continuity.

Their embrace unfolds beneath the presence of a cloaked skeleton, an arresting image that evokes the timeless motif of memento mori and underscores the fragile continuity of life.

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

The black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. J Dauphin was founded in 2006 by Swedish French designer Johanna Dauphin, who previously worked at Fendi and Tod's in...

The original artwork by Guido Reni and the one under study show the saint sitting in a wooded environment, while he rests his head on his left arm, in meditative concentration, and h...