The Triumph of Time

c. 1539

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

This is a drawing of an allegorical scene involving mythological and historical elements. The image depicts a winged figure riding on a chariot led by figures. Within the chariot are block-like elements, and in the background, there is a scene involving a building, trees, and a wheel structure. Deer are integrated into the scene. The visual allegory evokes themes of time, history, and the passage of events. The style mimics classical engravings with line work and shading that enhance the composition. The drawing includes a Latin inscription.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 15.2 × 20.8 cm (6 × 8 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2729

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 100, State only

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

George M. La Monte [1863-1927], Bound Brook, NJ (Lugt 1181c); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], 1928; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64956863

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