Book Title: Emblemes, by Fra. Quarles.

Author: Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644

Image Title: There is a Time 

Scripture Reference:

• Ecclesiastes 3 (further images / scripture text)

Description: A skeleton, here the personification of death, is shown about to snuff out the light from the candlestick. Behind him is an angel holding an hourglass and guiding the skeleton's arm down in order to snuff out the light. The Latin motto at the bottom of the image translates to, "In time." .

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