Christian, Duke of Brunswick 1623

Editor: So, here we have Willem Jacobszoon Delff's portrait of Christian, Duke of Brunswick. He looks quite the dandy, doesn't he? I'm intrigued by the inscription circling him. What secrets do you think it holds? Curator: Ah, yes, the inscription! "A L'AURORE JE MEURS ET VIVRAI AU CRÉPUSCULE." A bit melodramatic, perhaps? But think of it as a riddle, a reflection on Christian's fleeting military glory and his lasting reputation. Editor: Fleeting glory, lasting reputation... So, more than just a pretty face, then? Curator: Precisely! It hints at the ephemeral nature of earthly power versus the enduring impact one can have, a delicate dance between mortality and remembrance. Food for thought, eh?