Allegory of Age 

Jacob Matham's "Allegory of Age" is a pen and brown ink drawing depicting three figures representing different stages of life. The central figure, an elderly woman with prominent wrinkles and a head covering, embodies old age. The figure to her left, a young woman, represents youth, while the figure to her right, obscured by shadows, represents middle age. The drawing, executed in a realistic style, captures the subtle nuances of each stage of life, offering a powerful commentary on the passage of time and the inevitability of aging. The piece is a testament to Matham's mastery of penmanship and his ability to capture human emotion through detailed rendering.