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Prudence prevents Time from destroying ancient statues
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 descriptionCredit lineVoorzichtigheid weerhoudt de Tijd ervan antieke beelden te vernietigen. 1670. Gerard de Lairesse. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
