Zes verschillende levensfasen before 1845

"Zes verschillende levensfasen" (Six Different Stages of Life), created before 1845 by Belgian artist Charles Rochussen, depicts a man seated in the center, surrounded by six scenes illustrating various stages of life. The man holds a staff and gazes pensively, while the scenes around him portray infancy, childhood, courtship, parenthood, and finally, old age. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, utilizes an ornate, symmetrical composition and delicate, detailed lines to create a visual representation of the passage of time and the human experience. This lithograph, created by Rochussen, exemplifies a common theme explored in art, exploring the cycle of life, from birth to death.