Allegorical representation with hermit, sphinx and satyrs, Title page for: Jacob Campo Weyerman, The Transparent Hermit, 1764, A hermit sits writing in a book on a platform with a portrait medallion of Pythagoras and listens to the personification of Rumor pointing out to him a section of the zodiac in the sky. In front of the hermit is a sphinx on a pedestal depicting Truth. On the right, a satyr points to the scene behind him; a putto drills a hole through the globe that is revealed by an ancient satyr. To the left in the background are two (possibly antique) statues. In the background right
Allegorical representation with hermit, sphinx and satyrs, Title page for: Jacob Campo Weyerman, The Transparent Hermit, 1764, A hermit sits writing in a book on a platform with a portrait medallion of Pythagoras and listens to the personification of Rumor pointing out to him a section of the zodiac in the sky. In front of the hermit is a sphinx on a pedestal depicting Truth. On the right, a satyr points to the scene behind him; a putto drills a hole through the globe that is revealed by an ancient satyr. To the left in the background are two (possibly antique) statues. In the background right, a donkey and an owl on a pedestal., print maker: anonymous, after print by: Jan Goeree, 1764, paper, engraving, etching, height 167 mm × width 120 mm
Size: 2154px × 2998px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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