Personificatie van de nacht 1714

"Personificatie van de nacht" (Personification of the Night) is a 1714 etching by Maximilian Joseph Limpach. The artwork features a winged female figure representing Night, seated in a chariot pulled by owls, a traditional symbol of nocturnal creatures. Above her, a putto holds a lamp symbolizing the fading light of the sun. This allegorical scene, characteristic of Baroque art, offers a visual representation of the transition from day to night. The etching's delicate lines and detailed imagery add to its captivating aesthetic appeal.