Who created "The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch""?

The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch" was created by Georg Pencz.

What medium is "The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch""?

The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch" is Engraving.

Is "The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch"" in the public domain?

Yes, The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch"

Georg Pencz

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 5 1/2 × 8 3/8 in. (13.9 × 21.3 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1917

Accession Number

17.50.16-70

Tags

ChildrenMenDeer

Art Historical Context

Georg Pencz's *The Triumph of Time on*, part of a series inspired by Petrarch's 14th-century poetic cycle *The Triumphs*, captures a pivotal allegorical moment in Renaissance thought. In Petrarch's vision, Time ultimately triumphs over Fame, symbol the fleeting nature of earthly glory. Created by the Nuremberg artist Georg Pencz, a master of the "Little Masters" group known for their exquisite small-scale engravings, this print reflects the era's fascination with classical antiquity and moral philosophy, blending Italian humanism with Northern European precision. As an engraving measuring jus...

About the Artist

Georg Pencz · 1490–1550

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The Triumph of Time on Fame, from "The Triumphs of Petrarch"

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