Memento mori

Memento Mori' is a painting by Dutch artist Julie de Graag created in 1916. The painting is a woodcut print that depicts a skull with a snake wrapped around it. The phrase “memento mori” is Latin for “remember that you will die” and is often used as a reminder of the inevitability of death. The painting is part of the collection of The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Julie de Graag (1877-1924) was a Dutch artist known for her contributions to the Art Nouveau and Symbolist movements. She primarily worked as an illustrator and graphic designer, creating intricate and ornate images characterized by delicate lines and a strong sense of symbolism. Her art often featured themes of fantasy, nature, and the mystical, and she was associated with the Dutch Nieuwe Kunst (New Art) movement. De Graag's work is admired for its ethereal and dreamlike qualities.