Memento Mori Print, Vintage Occult Skeleton, Macabre Horror Decor #173

Memento Mori Poster – Alexander Mair, 1605

This Memento Mori Poster is a reproduction of Alexander Mair’s haunting 1605 engraving — one of the most powerful early modern meditations on death and human fragility. The skeletal figure framed by skulls, bones, and hourglasses reminds the viewer of the timeless message: Per peccatum mors — “Through sin comes death.”

What the Artwork Shows

• Central skeletal figure staring directly at the viewer
• Latin inscriptions on mortality and spiritual truth
• Ornamental frame decorated with skulls, bones, and hourglasses
• Crown and bishop’s mitre reduced to symbols of vanitas
• Elegant Renaissance engraving style with dark moral undertones

Symbolism

• Memento mori – reminder of inevitable death
• Vanitas – futility of wealth, power, and earthly pride
• Skeleton – symbol of decay, but also alchemical transformation
• Hourglasses – the passing of time and urgency of reflection
• Esoteric meaning – meditation on mortality, shadow work, and spiritual renewal

Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic reproduction of Mair’s 1605 engraving
• Perfect blend of gothic, philosophical, and esoteric art
• Ideal for dark academia, occult interiors, and vintage decor
• Available on aged handmade paper or canvas
• Unframed print — easy to match with any frame

Perfect For

• Lovers of macabre, vanitas, and occult artwork
• Gothic and dark academia decor
• Esoteric practitioners and students of alchemy
• Collectors of historical and Renaissance prints

A Timeless Reminder

This Memento Mori Poster is more than decoration — it is a symbolic mirror urging reflection, humility, and awareness of life’s impermanence.

👉 Order your Memento Mori Print today and bring a piece of haunting Renaissance wisdom into your space.
Memento Mori print
Alexander Mair's illustration - "Memento Mori", (1605)
Amazing occult home decor in vintage style.
Rustic and esoteric decoration for your house!
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No frame included. But you can frame your print here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/473925657?ref=shop_home_feat_4
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You can choose between 2 options:
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1) PRINT ON ANTIQUED HAND-MADE PAPER
A4 - 8.3 x 11.7'' (297 x 210 mm)
Colours to choose: ecru or dark antique
Edges of the paper can be little tattered, because it is hand-made product!

2) PRINT ON CANVAS
sizes to choose:
A5 - 8.3 x 5.8 " (210 x 148 mm)
A4 - 11.7 x 8.3 " (297 x 210 mm)
A3 - 16.5 x 11.7 " (420 x 297 mm)
EXTRA SIZES: check availability!
A2 - 23.4 x 16.5 " (594 X 420 mm)
A1 - 33.1 x 23.4 " (841 x 594 mm)
Colours like on the image
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CANVAS AND PAPER
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If you don't know what to choose - paper or canvas, please look at "The Information Page" photo. You can find there an example photo showing the difference between them.
Canvas prints are intended to reproduce the look of original oil or acrylic paintings on stretched canvas.
Hand-made paper is 100% prepared by me! It looks like it was taken from very old books or manuscripts.
Prints that are printed on canvas are cut straight. Hand-made paper usually have irregular shaped borders that can be little tattered. You can cut your print to desirable shape if you wish.
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INFO ABOUT COLOURS:
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The canvas has more vivid colours, the structure looks like there is a shining varnish layer on it. The hand-made paper has old-looking colour effect and rough visible structure. The colours looks little more faded-out what gives them very original old look.
Please be aware of this difference when buy a listing! If you have any questions please contact me!
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PACKAGING
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This item comes without frame.
Prints are packed flat a kraft-paper envelope with the cord passing around and further sealed with Setnakh wax seal, thus making each parcel look exquisite and gift-like. The envelop is then put into the stiff stayflat packing, which has a "do-not-bend" label.
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OTHER INFO:
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This item comes from a smoke and animal free workshop.
Please see all the photos for more important information about this item and make sure you know how dark and light colors look like.
Random irregularities, scratches, spots, and blurs on the finished image and its background may have because it is a hand-made product!
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TAKING CARE OF PRINTS
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#1. The image on prints must not be exposed to direct sun light. The prints should not be under direct sun light for long time. This would prevent early decolorizing of image, to make the painting please your eyes for long time.
#2. Because canvas & paper print is a natural product, which can dry out or swell, depending on ambient air temperature and humidity, we highly recommend not placing the prints in a bathroom or close to a heat source.
#3. To withdraw dust from the surface of the image, please use a soft brush for dry cleaning, or a vacuum cleaner with a brush hose-tip may be used. Never use any liquids for cleaning!
Following those three simple rules would extend the life of your print for long years.
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Please read my SHOP POLICY before placing an order!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FraterSetnakh/policy
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Frater Setnakh Ritual Art offers occult and magic prints. You can find here many different vintage occult and esoteric posters with very old and rare illustrations. Find new ideas how to decor your house! Prints are can be easilly framed!