Allegory of the transience of life In the foreground a hell mouth Where: two classical gods soapy water pouring from a jug into small bowls. These dishes are adopted by angels. Then the angels fly away clouds in the background and they blow bubbles out of the suds. Under the clouds are people of all classes (among others the pope and the king) that collect the bubbles with enthusiasm. Allegorically the bubble is a vanitas symbol of the transience of human existence and earthly wealth. Humanity is committed to capture and collect the bubbles, but such possessions are but fleeting in their besta
Allegory of the transience of life In the foreground a hell mouth Where: two classical gods soapy water pouring from a jug into small bowls. These dishes are adopted by angels. Then the angels fly away clouds in the background and they blow bubbles out of the suds. Under the clouds are people of all classes (among others the pope and the king) that collect the bubbles with enthusiasm. Allegorically the bubble is a vanitas symbol of the transience of human existence and earthly wealth. Humanity is committed to capture and collect the bubbles, but such possessions are but fleeting in their bestaan. Manufacturer : printmaker: Gaspar Bouttats (listed property) to drawing: Godfried Maes (listed property) Place manufacture: Antwerp Date: 1650 - 1695 Physical characteristics: etching and engra material: paper Technique: etching / engra (printing process) Measurements: plate edge: b 97 mm × h 154 mm Subject: (children or putti) blowing bubbles, "Gay Bulla '~ scene symbolizing' Vanitas' pope trance king of hell as monstrous mouth (or Leviathan) cupids' amores', 'amoretti' 'putti'goden ~ classical mythology
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