De lent schetst het beeld der jeugd, / De zomer jonge-lieden deugd. / De herfst vertoont den huwelijks-tijd. / De winter wijst op d' eeuwigheid 1820 - 1838

This 19th-century print by Christiaan Jacob Schuyling, titled "De Lent schetst het beeld der jeugd," uses four scenes to represent the changing seasons of life. The first scene depicts spring and the youthful innocence of children, followed by summer representing the strong, energetic youth. Autumn is represented by a couple, signifying the season of marriage, while winter portrays an elderly couple, signifying eternity. Each scene is framed in an oval with a border and is accompanied by a poetic description in Dutch. The artwork is a fine example of a popular genre of the time, allegorical prints that sought to impart moral teachings through symbolism.