Wellcome Collection
Kings examine the skeleton of King Cresus; allegory of vanity in the face of death. Etching by H. Allard.
Unknown artist
Lettering: Mors, pro divitiis, reddit meliora beatis. Post mortem stabisem fortunam, ast ante caducam/ Nos tristi exemplo, Crœse superbe doces. A. Allard
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