Waarheid is de dochter van tijd 1576 - 1628

"Waarheid is de dochter van tijd" (Truth is the daughter of Time) is an engraving by Jan (II) Collaert dating back to the late 16th century. The artwork depicts a winged figure representing Time lifting Truth, a nude female figure, out of darkness and into the light. This allegory of truth being revealed over time is conveyed through the contrasting figures of Time and Truth against the fallen figure of Envy, symbolizing the obstacles that truth must overcome to be revealed. The artwork's dramatic composition and the use of light and shadow emphasize the theme of enlightenment and triumph over adversity, making it a powerful and thought-provoking image.