The Mirrour Which Flatters Not Print

The first Medieval memento mori paintings were commissioned by wealthy patrons as reminders to remain humble because death will fell powerful kings, holy bishops, and beautiful maidens without regard for status or piety. Later Middle Ages memento mori were often built into time pieces or depicted the passage of time as reminders that life is fleeting. I was particularly inspired by a 17th century woodcut print in which the figure of Death, frocked in the symbols of royal power, holds a mirror to the viewer that reads "The mirrour which flatters not". I wanted my piece to feel relevant in our modern, kingless society so I decided to go back to the opposite end of the spectrum and depict the figure of Death in a common, everyday scene; killing time in vain pursuits with a modern, digital mirror.

This print is digitally printed on 7" x 11.75" Neenah's Royal Fiber Cottonwood 80# card stock. Signed, open edition. Prints will be shipped sandwiched between chipboard squares inside a flat mailer for added protection.