Time Displaying the Understanding of Things to the allegory of Truth

The painter and writer Arnold Houbraken died suddenly, leaving behind some unfinished projects. This title page design was possibly for a forthcoming volume of satirical poems. In the depiction, Father Time holds up a mirror, a symbol of the naked truth, to a figure studying a globe. His head is adorned with little wings, designating his lofty thoughts.

Time Displaying the Understanding of Things to the allegory of Truth

The painter and writer Arnold Houbraken died suddenly, leaving behind some unfinished projects. This title page design was possibly for a forthcoming volume of satirical poems. In the depiction, Father Time holds up a mirror, a symbol of the naked truth, to a figure studying a globe. His head is adorned with little wings, designating his lofty thoughts.