Design for a sepulchral monument with an allegory of Time; verso: Design for a sepulchral monument 1686 - 1724

This design for a sepulchral monument by Pieter Verbruggen the Younger, completed between 1686 and 1724, features a winged angel holding a scythe and a clock. The allegorical figure of Time is a recurring theme in sepulchral monuments, referencing the passage of time and the inevitability of death. The artist, a Flemish sculptor, used a combination of pen, ink, and wash to create this detailed design. The drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, was likely created as a preliminary study for a more elaborate sculptural monument.