Trap des ouderdoms / Degres des ages 1800 - 1833

"Trap des ouderdoms / Degres des ages," (1800-1833) by Philippus Jacobus Brepols is a colorful and detailed illustration depicting the stages of human life. The artwork depicts figures representing different ages, arranged along a path that leads from birth to death. The various stages of life are accompanied by captions in Dutch and French, providing an allegorical representation of human existence. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popular genre of didactic imagery prevalent in the 19th century, offering a visually engaging commentary on the fleeting nature of life.