Allegorical scene with a man behind a writing desk, In the open air a man sits behind a writing desk, he looks into a book held open by Father Time. Behind the man a bookcase with a statue of Minerva on top and a classical bust. On the ground are two female figures, one with a snake around her neck, the other holding a chest of drawers. In the background a classical landscape with Apollo on a column., print maker: Jan Lamsvelt, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Jan Lamsvelt, (mentioned on object), 1684 - 1743, paper, etching, engraving, height 168 mm × width 128 mm

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Size: 2391px × 3153px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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