Rosary Terminal Bead with Lovers and Death's Head ca. 1500-1525 North French or South Netherlandish A string of beads is used as a memory aid in the recitation of the rosary, a multipart devotion to the Virgin. Here, the striking terminal bead announces the constant proximity of death by joining a skull to the pair of vivacious lovers. Such an image is known as a memento mori (reminder of death), as it encourages one to reflect on the transience of life.. Rosary Terminal Bead with Lovers and Death's Head 464299
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Image Number: 6145-29187748Royalty FreeCredit Line:Piemags/PL Photography Limited/SuperStockCollection:PL Photography Limited Contributor:Piemags Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:2895×3722
