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Allegorical Urania Vader Tijd Title page C. G
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Allegorical Urania Vader Tijd Title page C. G
Allegorical show with Urania and Vader Tijd Title page for: C.G. Care carrier, Bloeyende rise of the ancient and contemporary Greenland fish gallery, 1720, Urania, the muse of Astronomy, is crowned with stars, next to a globe and measures circles on a sheet of paper with a compass. Behind her stands Father Time with a scythe in his hands and a winged hourglass on his head. This pair is surrounded by putti. An angel blowing a trumpet is flying with a laurel wreath in her hands. Entirely in the foreground a river god blows on a shell from which water flows. The background on the left shows a coast with sailing ships, on the right three figures kill a bear, Urania (one of the Muses), Urania (Ripa), Father Time, man with wings and scythe, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, Fame, Fama, Fama buona, Fama chiara (Ripa), Jacob Folkema (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, paper, engraving, h 182 mm × w 141 mm
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Media ID 19548177
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1720 Allegorical Amores Amoretti Astronomy Background Bear Coast Compass Crowned Cupids Entirely Fama Fama Buona Fama Chiara Fame Father Time Flying Foreground Globe Hands Jacob Folkema Laurel Wreath Muse Muses Pair Putti Ripa Sailing Ships Scythe Shell Stars Surrounded Trumpet Urania Wings Mentioned Water Flows
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This print titled "Allegorical Urania Vader Tijd Title page C. G" takes us back to the year 1720, immersing us in a world of symbolism and artistry. At the center of the image stands Urania, the muse of Astronomy, adorned with a crown of stars. With precision and grace, she measures circles on a sheet of paper using a compass, showcasing her deep connection to celestial knowledge. Beside Urania looms Father Time, holding his scythe and wearing an hourglass upon his head as symbols of mortality's inevitability. They are surrounded by playful putti, adding an air of innocence amidst this allegorical scene. A heavenly figure blows a trumpet while carrying a laurel wreath in flight; perhaps she represents Fame or Recognition for those who pursue astronomical endeavors. In the foreground, we witness a river god blowing into a shell from which water flows gracefully. The background reveals sailing ships along the coast on one side while three figures engage in hunting activities on the other side. These elements add depth and contrast to this intricate composition. Created by Jacob Folkema and engraved onto paper in Amsterdam, this artwork invites contemplation about humanity's pursuit of knowledge through time. It captures both ancient wisdom and contemporary curiosity within its delicate engravings. As we gaze upon this extraordinary print from Liszt Collection, we are transported into an era where art merged with science to inspire wonderment and exploration beyond our earthly realm.
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