Five tombs containing skeletons of historical exemplars of wisdom, war, beauty, strength and riches; an allegory of change, decay and death. Engraving after A.P. van de Venne, ca. 1655.

Kings examine the skeleton of King Croesus; allegory of vanity in the face of death. Etching by A. Allard.

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Five tombs containing skeletons of historical exemplars of wisdom, war, beauty, strength and riches; an allegory of change, decay and death. Engraving after A.P. van de Venne, ca. 1655.

Kings examine the skeleton of King Croesus; allegory of vanity in the face of death. Etching by A. Allard.