NEAPOLITAN SCHOOL, A MEMENTO MORI PAINTING, "Skull and Crossbones," 19TH CENTURY, in the 17th century taste, oil on wood. 28" x 19" Note: The skull and cross bones during the 17th century was used a symbol of death, plague and also as a memento mori. Memento Mori translates to, "Remember, you must die." In the early to mid 19th century the symbol evolved into a medical warning to beware of toxic substances. The 20th century most often associates the image with pirates. Provenance: Property of an Important Houston Antiques Dealer