Allegorie met Vader Tijd, de Dood en een engel 1777

Reinier Vinkeles's *Allegorie met Vader Tijd, de Dood en een engel* (1777) is an engraving that portrays the allegorical figures of Father Time, Death, and an angel. Father Time is depicted as an old man with a scythe, while Death is represented as a skeletal figure. The angel, with wings outstretched, holds a tablet inscribed with text. The engraving explores themes of mortality, time, and divine judgment, common subjects of the Dutch Golden Age. The artwork's stark contrasts and dramatic composition emphasize the weightiness of these concepts. *Allegorie met Vader Tijd, de Dood en een engel* is a testament to Vinkeles's mastery of engraving, and his ability to capture the nuances of a complex allegorical composition.