Vadertje Tijd met zeis staat bij fragmenten van Romeinse beelden 1648 - 1679

"Vadertje Tijd met zeis staat bij fragmenten van Romeinse beelden" is a 17th-century etching by Cornelis van Dalen II. It depicts Father Time, a personified representation of time, holding a scythe and standing near fragments of Roman statues. The etching is a powerful visual commentary on the passage of time and the ephemerality of human achievement. The juxtaposition of Father Time with the decaying remnants of Roman grandeur underscores the relentless march of time and its ability to diminish even the most enduring monuments. The work was created in 1648-1679, and it is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.