Zonnewijzer 1578

This 1578 engraving, created by the Monogrammist HK, depicts a sundial with an ornate border. The sundial itself is a geometric design with lines and numbers marking the hours and months, while the border features allegorical figures and zodiac signs. The inscription at the bottom reads "Vigilaté et gvianescitts qnahora donvs vesvenesti" meaning "Be watchful and observe what time the gift [of the day] is given." The engraving demonstrates the Monogrammist HK's knowledge of astronomy and art in the sixteenth century.