Twee fragmenten van tekst bij een prent van het tafereel van Cebes 1561 - 1596

These two fragments of text illustrating Cebes' Tablet, of unknown authorship, engage us through their ruined state. The irregular shapes of the fragments, combined with their faded ink on aged paper, create a poignant visual experience. The composition is defined by the contrast between the dense, vertically oriented text and the blank spaces where the paper has decayed. This juxtaposition highlights the materiality of the artwork, reminding us of its vulnerability to time and the elements. The remaining text, with its antiquated typography and scholarly allusions, invites us to consider the relationship between knowledge and decay. The fragmented nature of the piece challenges fixed meanings, prompting a re-evaluation of how we perceive texts and images. In their incompleteness, these fragments offer a reflection on the transient nature of human endeavors and the relentless passage of time.