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Prudence prevents Time from destroying ancient statues
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Prudence prevents Time from destroying ancient statues

Gerard de Lairesse · 1670 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Time (Chronos, winged hourglass) intends to strike an antique statue with a stick. He is prevented from doing so by Prudence (Prudentia, snake with mirror) who has grabbed his arm. To the left lies a statue already destroyed on the ground.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printPrudence, 'Prudentia'sculpture
Credit lineVoorzichtigheid weerhoudt de Tijd ervan antieke beelden te vernietigen. 1670. Gerard de Lairesse. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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