Arkivism
Fame, Eternity and the Art of Writing
Public domain

Fame, Eternity and the Art of Writing

Pieter van Gunst · 1731 · etching; engraving; paper

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

About this work

In the center three winged personifications: Fame lies in the foreground and draws a map. She looks at a medallion chain with portraits of princes; Eternity carries in one hand a medallion chain with portraits and in the other hand the symbol of infinity, the Ouroboros ring. To the left sits the Art of Writing. She writes everything down in a large book, on which the title of the booklet. Around them important figures from history, such as popes and kings. In the background the winged Time with a scythe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineFaam, Eeuwigheid en Schrijfkunst. 1731. Pieter van Gunst. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

Similar works