The Symbolism of the Skull in Vanitas: Homo Bulla Est
In Dutch vanitas imagery of Homo bulla est there is a sad child (homo) holding a scalloped shell filled with soap and water. Although the child is amused and playing with the formation of beautiful transparent water circles, his expression is mischievous and melancholic. Blooming flowers and dead tr...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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David Publishing Company
2018
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Cultural and religious studies
Year: 2018, Volume: 6, Issue: 5, Pages: 267-284 |
| Further subjects: | B
still-lifes
B Dutch prints B moral symbolism B vanitas B scalloped shell B Hendrick Goltzius B bubbles B putto B skull B Smoke B Emblems |
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