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Description
Van Gogh created this motif as a subversive comment on the academic tradition
of vanitas. A simple skull used in painting studios gained a theatrical quality under
his brush. The painting shows that even an ordinary study prop can become a reflection
on the passage of time. The minimalism of the form and the sharp light emphasize
the fragility of life. The Dark Edition silver coin faithfully preserves the character
of the master’s work in an elegant, collectible form.
