Childhood, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - 1584 Canvas Print

Childhood, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - 1584 Canvas Print

Allegory on childhood, corresponding to the four times of the day and the four seasons. On the triumphal chariot of dawn (Aurora) are Peace (Pax), Innocence (Innocentia) and Chastity (Castitas), accompanied by children making music. The wagon is pulled by two horses, ridden by Negligence (Securitas) and Mother Nature (Natura). The procession is preceded by a child with a banner depicting the signs of the zodiac, ram, bull and twins, and Merriment (Laetitia) on horseback. In the foreground various animals and children playing. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

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