Bilder Jacob Cats – The Fleeing Turtle and Ship (Fugiendo Non Effugit) – Engraving (1640)

Beskrivning

This print presents an emblem, an image combining a symbolic illustration with a moral motto. The illustration shows a large turtle laboring across the foreground beach, while in the background, a ship under sail moves across the sea, approaching a distant town. This work originates from one of Jacob Cats' popular emblem books Silenus Alcibiadis, Sive Proteus.

Jacob Cats was a highly influential Dutch poet, humorist, and politician of the Dutch Golden Age. Known as "Father Cats," he was famous for his didactic and popular emblem books, which used illustrations and accompanying poetry to convey moral lessons, primarily focused on love, marriage, and domestic life. His works were widely read across the Netherlands.

Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats

Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 18 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1640

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.