In a round list the Iron Age. In the foreground women are attacked by deceit, war, strife and greed. In the background war scenes. In the clouds Righteousness hides. The print refers to the mythologically inspired idea that during the Iron Age man had to deal with disaster, greed and malice. The goddess Justice leaves the world during this era. The print is part of a series on the four eras, Iron Age Ferreum saeculum, The four eras (series title)., print maker: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), Gillis Coignet (I), (mentioned on object), publisher: Philips Galle, Antwerp, 1573, paper

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License: Licensed
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