Linkerbovenhoek van een prent van het tafereel van Cebes 1561 - 1596

This engraving, created between 1561 and 1596 by Philips Galle, is a detailed depiction of a scene from Cebes's "Table of Cebes," a philosophical text from antiquity. The artwork showcases a complex allegory of human life and its journey from birth to death, represented by figures navigating a winding path through various stages of existence. Galle's meticulous etching captures the nuances of each stage, from the youthful innocence at the beginning to the finality of death, offering a visual commentary on the fragility and complexity of human life.