Canvas ~ Vanitas Still Life (Jan van Kessel 1665-1670)

"Vanitas Still Life" is a genre of Dutch and Flemish painting that typically depicts objects symbolizing the transience of life and the futility of worldly pursuits. This painting features items skulls, hourglasses, and flowers, to remind us of the inevitability of death and the emptiness of material wealth and pleasure.

The term "vanitas" itself is derived from the Latin word for "emptiness" or "futility," emphasizing the underlying theme of this artwork. This painting serves as moralistic reminder of the impermanence of life and the importance of focusing on spiritual matters rather than earthly desires. 

"Vanitas Still Life" on a canvas you'll be proud to expose. This matte canvas comes with back hanging already included for convenient placement. The frame is made with profile radial pine that is ethically sourced from renewable forests.

• Matte Canvas, Stretched, 1.25"
• Cotton and polyester canvas composite with a special proprietary coating
  
• Inner frame made with radial pine sourced from renewable forests
• Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
• Back hanging included
• Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8"