'Memento Mori', or 'remember that you have to die' in English, a very sobering but important proverb.
This is not a replica per se, but a composite of a few different elements made in the same style as the rest of our works. The image comes from the 18th century work Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones, by William Cheselden.
All map reproductions are done on hand-processed paper, illuminated with gold paint and finished with beeswax, giving them a real parchment-like look. Actual colours may vary a bit due to different monitors displaying colors differently.
'Memento Mori' Quote Poster
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
In case your print creases during the travel, as it usually does travel for some time, you can safely warm it up with a hair-dryer, and the wax will melt back right into it. You can also use a lighter, which is a much faster method, but be careful to keep the flame either above the paper or parallel to it (which means holding the paper vertically) so it doesn't smudge or even catch fire. The chance of the print actually creasing is very small, as they are rolled in bubble-wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. Also, be sure to keep the print out of the direct sunlight, as it can melt or fade.
MORE ABOUT OUR REPLICAS:
Visit the link below to see more about how our replicas are made, how to display them, and repair the damage:
https://www.aeterna.shop/post/about-our-parchment-replicas