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Allegorical Representation with History and Father Time
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Allegorical Representation with History and Father Time

Cornelis Huyberts · 1734 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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History writes history. A woman seen from behind on the right hands something to her. Next to the woman is a rooster. Behind History stand Mercury and a second figure. Above them on clouds sit Fame and Father Time dropping papers.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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titelpaginaprint'Historia''Historia' (Ripa)
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling met Geschiedenis en Vader Tijd. 1734. Cornelis Huyberts. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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