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Time Displaying the Understanding of Things to the allegory of Truth
Arnold Houbraken (possibly), c. 1715 - c. 1718
The painter and writer Arnold Houbraken died suddenly, leaving behind some unfinished projects. This title page design was possibly for a forthcoming volume of satirical poems. In the depiction, Father Time holds up a mirror, a symbol of the naked truth, to a figure studying a globe. His head is adorned with little wings, designating his lofty thoughts.
- Artwork typedrawing, design
- Object numberRP-T-1887-A-1347
- Dimensionsheight 160 mm x width 101 mm
- Physical characteristicspotlood, pen in bruin en roodbruin, penseel in kleuren