Vijf kiezen van een mammoet en een neushoorn before 1869

This intriguing print presents us with five teeth of a mammoth and rhinoceros, vestiges of a bygone era. These molars are not mere objects; they are powerful symbols of time's relentless march and the cyclical nature of existence. Consider the recurring motif of the animal skull or remains throughout art history. From vanitas paintings, reminding us of life's transience, to prehistoric cave paintings, evoking humanity's connection to the animal kingdom, the motif speaks to our collective subconscious, reminding us of our mortality and the interconnectedness of all life. These teeth, emblems of creatures long vanished, echo across millennia, resonating with the same primal emotions that stirred within our ancestors. They remind us that everything returns in a perpetual dance of death and rebirth, constantly evolving and resurfacing in new forms. They tap into a powerful, emotional understanding of our world, connecting us to both the past and the future.