Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (cut within platemark): 225 x 136 mm. (8 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.3424
Sona Johnston, BMA organized, "The Art of Still Life from The Baltimore Museum of Art;" circulated to The Academy Art Museum, Easton, August 3 - October 6, 2007; and Mitchell Gallery, St. John's College, Annapolis, August 25, 2010 - October 10, 2010.
Inscribed: Recto: in plate, at upper left: "Iac. Matham excud. / Cum privil. sa. Cae. Matis."; in plate, at center: "Theodorus Matham fecit. 1622. / VANITAS"; in plate, across bottom: "Quid mundus.' quid deliciae.' quid vana voluptas.' Non aurum nec ebur, cibus, et [superscript] potus organa, plausus, Tempus et aeternum duo sunt quae nostra vocantur, / Faetor, tristitiae, fumus et umbra, nihil Cum pereant celeri tempore juncta beant. Haec meditanda homini; Caetera mortis erupt. / I.A.Banniu"
Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett WM: crowned shield containing lion rampant and a small tower.
