Skull with Sacred Writings and Tablets of the Law - Tempera on Cardboard 18th Century

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Skull with Sacred Writings and Tablets of the Law is a superb and colorful tempera on cardboard, realized in 1766 … Read more Skull with Sacred Writings and Tablets of the Law is a superb and colorful tempera on cardboard, realized in 1766 by an anonymous artist of the French School of XVIII century. On the back of the frame, there is an antique cardboard label comìng from the original assembly with the written in black ink that points out the author: ''Peint (\.) M.lle Becquey de Viliers à Paris 1766''. In excellent conditions, including a modern wooden frame, cm 25 x 26.5. There are deep religious meanings behind this composition with a skull leaning on books and surrounded by Sacred Writings, Tablets of Law, an hourglass, a crucifix, and some compasses. The theme of the vanitas, the fleetingness of time are the elements unify the composition. It is amusing to read the hand-written and perfectly readbles religious warnings or the preys under the skull! This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork. See less