This is a drawing of an allegorical scene depicting time and mortality with a skeletal figure holding an hourglass. The setting is a barren and desolate landscape. The texture of the draped fabric on the figure exhibits intricate detail. Above, swirling forms of lines and shadows are present. The skeletal figure's pose shows it gazing intently at the hourglass.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 1648
- Medium
- etching and engraving
- Dimensions
- 3520 × 4315 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original