Vader Tijd geflankeerd door Memorie en Praktijk 1670 - 1675

This etching, *Vader Tijd geflankeerd door Memorie en Praktijk* (Time the Father Flanked by Memory and Practice) by Gerard de Lairesse, depicts the allegorical figure of Time holding a scythe and hourglass. The figure of Memory is holding a book, and the figure of Practice holds a compass, symbolizing the way in which both memory and practice contribute to the passage of time. This artwork is a fine example of De Lairesse's distinctive style, which combined a classical approach with a heightened sense of drama and emotion. It was likely produced in the 1670s during De Lairesse's early career, a period marked by his exploration of the role of allegory and the impact of the Italian Renaissance on Dutch art.