Which picture contains a disguised symbol of the theme sic transit gloria mundi, or "thus passes worldly glory," a reminder that no one escapes death?
A) Holbein's The Ambassadors
B) Grünewald's The Crucifixion
C) Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights
D) Pontormo's Deposition

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Holbein's The Ambassadors is famous for incorporating a disguised symbol of mortality, a large anamorphic skull, which serves as a memento mori. This reflects the theme "sic transit gloria mundi," reminding viewers of the transient nature of earthly achievements and life itself.

Which Picture Contains a Disguised Symbol of the Theme Sic