Faam overwint de tijd en de dood 1639

This etching, created in 1639 by renowned Czech artist Wenceslaus Hollar, depicts a winged female figure representing Fame overcoming time and death. The figure ascends towards heaven while holding a lit torch and a portrait of a man, a symbolic representation of immortality. Below, two figures personify death and time, their power diminished by Fame's ascent. The artwork's composition, detail, and symbolic imagery exemplify Hollar's mastery of printmaking. This etching is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of fame and the triumph of human spirit over mortality.