Allegory of reason, Title page for: Cornelis Schrevelius, Lexicon manuale Graeco-Latinum, 1685, A woman, in classical garb, seated behind a writing table, in hand a rail, in reference to reason. On the table an hourglass, as a symbol of impermanence. At her feet a rooster, as a symbol of vigilance. On the column behind her a sundial, alluding to the passage of time. Two angels hold a banner on which is the title in Latin., print maker: anonymous, publisher: Hendrick en Weduwe Dirk Boom, (mentioned on object), anonymous, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1685, paper, engraving, height 164 mm × width 102 mm
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