Allegory constancy man clinging cross lit bundle
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Allegory constancy man clinging cross lit bundle
Allegory of constancy, A man clinging to a cross and being lit by a bundle of celestial light. A putto with laurel wreath flies above his head. With ropes he is pulled away from the cross by a skeleton, a woman with an apple on her head and a naked man with snakes like hair. Above the show is the text: De Gekroonde Stantvastigheit on a banderole. Reference is made below to a book of the Bible, the cross, symbols of Christ, Death as skeleton, orb (symbol of sovereignty, sphere with cross on top) - BB - female ruler, snakes, Simon Fokke (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1736, paper, etching, h 137 mm × w 76 mm
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Media ID 19547657
© Artokoloro
1736 Allegory Apple Banderole Bible Book Bundle Cross Death Female Ruler Hair Naked Man Putto Reference Ropes Simon Fokke Skeleton Snakes Sovereignty Sphere Symbol Symbols Text Constancy Mentioned
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Allegory of Constancy" captures a profound scene filled with symbolism and allegorical figures. At the center, we see a man clinging to a cross, illuminated by a celestial bundle of light. A putto adorned with a laurel wreath hovers above his head, symbolizing victory or achievement. However, the man's steadfastness is challenged as he is pulled away from the cross by an unsettling trio. A skeleton represents death and mortality, while a woman balancing an apple on her head alludes to temptation and original sin. Lastly, a naked man with serpentine hair embodies chaos and evil forces. Above this thought-provoking display floats the text "De Gekroonde Stantvastigheit" on a banderole—a reference to constancy and resilience found in biblical scriptures. The image also incorporates various symbols associated with Christ such as the cross itself and an orb representing sovereignty. Created by Simon Fokke in Amsterdam during 1736 using paper etching techniques, this artwork invites contemplation about human nature's struggle between faithfulness and worldly distractions. It serves as both an aesthetic delight for art enthusiasts and an intellectual stimulus for those seeking deeper meaning within visual representations.
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