Time Clipping The Wings of Love | Johann Zoffany | 1761

In this dramatic allegory, Zoffany depicts the inevitable triumph of Time over Love. The aged, winged figure of Father Time restrains the youthful Cupid as he clips his wings, bringing love’s freedom and vitality to an end. The skull and scythe below reinforce the work’s meditation on mortality, while the contrast between youth and age evokes the passing of beauty, desire and earthly pleasure. Frame: Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age. All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy. Print: For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age. Simple, elegant design Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface Handmade by specialist picture framers FSC certified off-white mat / window mount Delivered ready for hanging