“Memento Mori” Head of a Child
dated 1589
Artists in 16th century Venice and Padua knew how to exploit the effects of coloured wax for the lifelike rendering of human skin particularly effectively. The realism of the portraits and scenes was further enhanced through the use of painting and precious stones. Due to the fragility of the materials, relatively few works of this type have been preserved.
Artists in 16th century Venice and Padua knew how to exploit the effects of coloured wax for the lifelike rendering of human skin particularly effectively. The realism of the portraits and scenes was further enhanced through the use of painting and precious stones. Due to the fragility of the materials, relatively few works of this type have been preserved.
Time:
dated 1589
Object Name
Relief; wax
Culture
Austrian
Material/technology:
Wax, wood
Dimensions:
D. 21,5 cm (mit Rahmen)
Inscribed
"MEMENTO MORI ANNO 1589"
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 3082
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