707 - Unknown (18th), Memento Mori, The Old Man and Death, around 1712, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), Memento Mori, The Old Man and Death, around 1712, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Memento Mori, Old Man and Death, cover picture for William Sherlock and David Mazel: "De La Mort", c. 1712, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Paper Inscription: Inscribed in the printing plate: "Il faut sains diférer me Suivre [...] / Memento Mori / A Amsterdam chez Henri Desbordes". Verso further inscription: "Consolations de l'âme fidele, chs [...] 1699 [...]". Date: c. 1712 Description: Probably a later impression with the name replaced at the bottom. Other impressions show "Pierre Humbert" instead of "Henri Desbordes". Person: Henry Desbordes (? - ? ) 18th century Source: William Sherlock () De la mort, 1712 | Book, Genre Keywords: Memento Mori, Vanitas, skeleton, reaper, skeleton, time, death, old age, grave, 18th century, Baroque, Religious, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 16,6 cm x 9,3 cm (6,5 x 3,7 in), Depiction: 12,6 cm x 7,6 cm (5 x 3 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The sheet is discoloured and soiled due to its age. The corners of the sheet are damaged by bumps and creases. Short marginal tear at the right edge of the printing plate.