De tijd c. 1758 - 1760

"De Tijd" (Time) is an etching by Jeremias Wachsmuth, created between 1758 and 1760. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the personification of Time as a winged figure holding a scythe, a symbol of mortality, and a sundial, representing the passage of time. The central figure, Time, is depicted in an allegorical composition, with a background of classical architecture and a celestial sphere, signifying the universality of time. The etching's intricate details and dramatic composition showcase Wachsmuth's skill as an engraver and his interest in allegorical representations of abstract concepts.