De leeftijden van de mens
1675
Medium
etching
Dimensions
125; 230
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
**De Leeftijden van de MensThe Ages of Man)**Created in 1675 by Swiss-born engraver Conrad Meyer, this delicate etching measures just 230mm high by 125mm wide, inviting close contemplation. Meyer, active in the Dutch Golden Age, was renowned for his intricate printmaking, capturing allegorical themes with precision. The title evokes the timeless motif of human life's stages—from infancy to old age—a popular subject in 17th-century art, often infused with moral reflections on mortality and the passage of time. Etching, Meyer's chosen medium, involved drawing into a wax ground on a copper plate...
About the Artist
Conrad Meyer · 1618–1689
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