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Death stands alongside a woman in Zwolle's Sint-Michaëlskerk. A grave has been opened and a ledgerstone waits alongside near a skull. By Gesina Ter Borch - the stone may be for her sister Aeltien. c.1671 (@rijksmuseum) #mementomori #skeleton
A cadaverous Death leads a king in the dance of death. The king reluctantly points to his sceptre but Death is not bothered, as all must join the dance. 15th century (@GallicaBnF Français 995) #mementomori #skeleton
Death invites a Franciscan nun to join the dance before a brilliant red and gold tapestry. Death raises one hand and holds a piece of shroud with the other. (@GallicaBnF Francais 995) #mementomori #skeleton #medieval
A dance of death scene in which a series of enthusiastic skeletons lead the living in a reluctant dance. One skeleton provides the music for the dancers and a small dog joins in too. Watercolour and pen by Gesina ter Borch. c1660-87 (@rijksmuseum) #mementomori #dansemacabre
The @Tate Hogarth exhibition is packed with many of his most well-known works. There are so many things to stop and stare at …and a funerary moment too courtesy of A Harlot’s Progress #HogarthAndEurope #Hogarth
There are several memento mori messages including 'Behowlde ower ende' and the frame is inscribed ‘When we are dead and in our graves, and all our bones are rotten, by this shall we remembered be, when we should be forgotten’. William points toward the corpse. #mementomori #skull
A colourful reminder of mortality in this gold ring which has a skull and crossbones shaped bezel, enamelled in white. The skull is bordered by rubies. c.1550-75 (@V_and_A) #mementomori #skull #mourningjewellery
Death stands alongside a woman in Sint-Michaëlskerk in Zwolle. Death wears a wreath, a red shroud and carries a scythe. An opened grave has exposed a skull and bones. Gesina ter Borch c.1671 (@rijksmuseum) #mementomori #skeleton #grave
More from the weekend and a whirlwind trip around the baroque joy of Thornhill’s Painted Hall at @orncgreenwich - So many fantastic details to spot - including Thornhill himself! #London #Greenwich
Death looms over a rich man as he counts his money. A scythe is held in death's bony hands and a winged hourglass sits above. An angel flies overhead and a demon emerges from behind the table. 17th cent (@britishmuseum) #mementomori #MementoMoriMonday #skeleton