Bride

Wenceslaus Hollar after Hans Holbein the Younger after Abraham van Diepenbeeck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene involving a skeleton, two women, and various symbolic elements. The scene is set within an ornate frame with classical architectural elements and decorative figures, such as cherubs and skulls. The skeleton gestures towards one of the women, while the two women exchange a glance. The drawing captures rich textures in the clothing and architectural elements, with expressions and gestures suggesting themes of mortality and time. Latin text at the bottom of the image enhances the allegorical nature of the scene.