XXIV Evanescet 1614

This is a 17th-century engraving by Roemer Visscher, part of a series illustrating the destructive power of gunpowder. The image titled "XXIV Evanescet" depicts a rope burning and disappearing in a cloud of smoke, a visual metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. The inscription, written in Dutch, emphasizes that even the most powerful materials can be easily consumed by fire. The work demonstrates the artistic use of engraving to represent scientific concepts, prevalent in the period. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.