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

These three fragments of text, now residing in the Rijksmuseum, once accompanied a print of the 'Tafereel van Cebes'. The 'Tafereel', or Tablet, is an allegorical description of human life, a visual compendium of moral philosophy. Scattered across these fragments are inscriptions—a lexicon of virtues and vices. "Vitae Specula," the mirror of life, looms large, a symbol of introspection. Note how the allegorical figures, though now fragmented, embody complex ideas of morality and guidance. The presence of "ANTY," likely representing Antygone, a figure of moral courage, links us to classical ideals of virtue and defiance. Consider how similar allegorical representations appear throughout history, evolving yet retaining core themes of human striving and moral struggle. These fragments, though incomplete, act as potent reminders of our shared human journey, echoing through centuries. The echoes of classical ideals persist, transformed and reinterpreted, connecting us to a deeper cultural memory.