Faam en Historie Possibly 1602 - 1629

"Faam en Historie" is a 17th-century etching by Lucas van Haelwech, a Dutch artist whose dates are currently unknown. The print depicts a winged angel blowing a trumpet above a woman who is reading a book while seated near a skull and a vase. The scene takes place in a ruin, hinting at the passage of time and the transience of earthly fame. The angel is likely Fame, representing the enduring power of memory, while the woman symbolizes History, who preserves knowledge and recounts the past. This etching likely reflects the Dutch interest in the theme of memento mori, which was popular in the 17th century.