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A seething mass of people driven by a multitude of different wills; representing the levelling of life by death. Etching by G.M. Mitelli after himself, 1690.
- Mitelli, Giuseppe Maria, 1634-1718.
- Date
- 1690
- Reference
- 17931i
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Description
The alchemist with his furnace at the centre is represented as a pauper. The astronomer is an Arab
Publication/Creation
1690
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 29 x 43.2 cm
Contributors
Lettering
A 'sen tutt' una massa. Tra pazzi, e savi, e in un ricchi e mendichi/ Si vive a la confusa, e'l tempo passa;/ Ma vien la morte a suiluppaar gl'intrichi,/ E ogn un ritorna a la primiera massa. G.M. Mitelli. I.E.F. ...
Lettering note
Lettering continues: [By physician holding clyster:] Son servitiale a tutti. [Underneath man pointing at skull an worm:] Fine della massa. [On book next to previous legend:] 1690.[Man holding with fowl on his lap, holding small flag:] Cicia lar don e. [The jester above the love-struck woman holds a book with the lettering:] Flag abio
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 17931i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Italian
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores