Van 32-jarige tot 48-jarige leeftijd: de ionische orde 1577

"Van 32-jarige tot 48-jarige leeftijd: de ionische orde" (From 32 to 48 years of age: the Ionic order) is an engraving by the Flemish artist Johannes Wierix, dating back to 1577. This intricate print from the Rijksmuseum depicts a detailed architectural scene with multiple figures engaged in various activities. The central figure, a woman, stands with a man, while other figures are scattered around a grand, colonnaded structure that is clearly marked as “IONICA.” The print's title, "Van 32-jarige tot 48-jarige leeftijd: de ionische orde," and its textual elements suggest it is part of a series exploring the stages of human life in relation to the architectural orders.