Allegorische voorstelling met figuren en attributen die naar de wereldgeschiedenis verwijzen 1720

This allegorical engraving by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, created in 1720, presents a complex scene referencing world history. The central focus is a group of figures surrounding a globe, suggesting the interconnectedness of humanity. A winged figure, likely representing History, writes upon a scroll, while a celestial figure above holds a book, perhaps symbolizing divine knowledge. This intricate work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, invites viewers to decipher its symbolism and consider the universal themes it explores.