Vanitas remastered

The symbolic art form vanitas emerged in the 16th century and showed the transience and futility of life and pleasure. It gave rise to the genre of still life.

I have tried to adapt the old leitmotif to the present day.

Information about taking this photo

  • Camera: Sony a77 II
  • Focal length: 18mm
  • Aperture: ƒ/11
  • Shutter speed: 4s
  • ISO: 100
  • Taken: 10 February, 2023
  • Exposure bias: -1EV

My Still Life Projects

Vanitas remastered
Composition with ram skull
African masks
An analogue world

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