Naked children play on a swing, supervised by women, while the men are sleeping or staring in the distance; denoting that men pay much attention to minor dangers while they ignore the omnipresence of accidental death. Engraving by G. Wagner after G. Lazzarini.
- Lazzarini, Gregorio, 1657-1730.
- Date:
- 1700-1799
- Reference:
- 38973i
- Pictures
About this work
Publication/Creation
Venezia [Venice] : G. Wagner
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 31 x 47 cm
Lettering
Fanciul che da una fune in aria pende fa che piu d'un tema, e stupisca insieme. Dell' uom la vita sol da un fil dipende, e l'uomo il sà, mà di perir non teme. Apud nob<ilissim>os viros Lini Gregorius Lazarini pinxit G. Wagner scul. e vend. Venezia C.P.E.S.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 38973i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores