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

Unknown (18th century), Memento Mori, The Old Man and Death, around 1712, copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Memento Mori, The Old Man and Death, cover illustration for William Sherlock and David Mazel: "De La Mort," c. 1712, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: Inscribed on the printing plate: "Il faut sains diférer me Suivre [...] / Memento Mori / A Amsterdam chez Henri Desbordes". Additional inscription on the reverse: "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), Image: 12.6 cm x 7.6 cm (5 x 3 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The sheet is discolored and soiled due to its age. The corners of the sheet are damaged by bumps and creases. There is a short tear along the right edge of the print.