Father time with the wheel of Fortuin, Andries van Buysen (Sr.), 1723 print Allegory of the transience of power. Father time, with scyth, wings and an hourglass on his head, stands with his foot on the globe and points to the wheel of Fortuin. At the moment the king is on top, but the wheel keeps running. From heaven, two gods look at the events in the world. paper etching / engraving Turn of Fate, Wheel of Fortune. allegory of Time and Eternity. Authority, Power; 'Dominio', 'Giurisdittione' (Ripa) (+ one concept conquering the other)

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