Voorzichtigheid weerhoudt de Tijd ervan antieke beelden te vernietigen, 1670 Gerard de Lairesse
In this captivating scene, we witness Time personified as Chronos, the winged hourglass, poised to strike an antique statue with a stick. However, his destructive intent is thwarted by Prudence (Prudentia), depicted as a snake with a mirror, who firmly grasps his arm to prevent the act. To the left, a statue lies shattered on the ground, a testament to past destruction.
