Cartouches and Putto with Death Hood, Johann Esaias Nilson, 1731 - 1788 print Between two rocaille cartouches is a putto with a skull and objects that symbolize earthly life such as a vase, a globe, lances and a crown. In the landscape behind him is a pyramid -shaped monument with an oval medallion with face. In the lower margin two columns with two -line German text. Publishing number VII. Augsburg paper etching / engraving ornament ~ cartouche. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. death's head, skull (symbol of Death). monumental adornments (in city)

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