Iron century, Philips Galle, After Gillis Coignet (I), 1573 print In a round list the Iron Century. In the foreground, women are attacked by deception, war, twist and greed. War scenes in the background. Justice hides in the clouds. The print refers to the mythologically inspired idea that during the iron century man was confronted with disaster, greed and malice. The goddess Justitia leaves the world during this era. The print is part of a series about the four eras. Antwerp paper engraving the iron age, 'Aetas ferrea'; characterized by Mars, war and rapine

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