Silver Age, Argenteum saeculum (title on object), The Four Ages (series title), The Silver Age of Jupiter. Arts are practiced at the front. In the background, a field is being plowed and people are building homes in caves. The print refers to the mythologically inspired idea that humans had to deal with the seasons during the Silver Age. People had to work the land, take shelter in houses and protect themselves from the cold. There was also talk of practicing the seven liberal arts for the first time. This print is part of an album., print, print maker: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), after design by: Gillis Coignet (I), (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1573, paper, engraving, letterpress printing, height, 242 mm × width, 247 mm
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