A man prays to the Consciousness https://vopus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/un-hombre-reza-a-la-conciencia-philip-galle-default.jpg850480Editor VOPUSEditor VOPUShttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/da2736838b11fa68bd81be593e0d9d69149683f26c789ef95ad39ca72425872e?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The first engraving with its Latin phrases/sentences takes us to self-analysis for us to realize that, certainly, the Ego has its nooks and crannies, its recesses where it usually hides to continue bothering us with its psychological tricks.
“Elapsvm tempvs et occasionem inseqvvntur, non asseqvvntvr” (Time fled and opportunity is pursued but not attained)https://vopus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/el-tiempo-huido-y-la-oportunidad-son-perseguidos-pero-no-alcanzados-default.jpg850480Editor VOPUSEditor VOPUShttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/da2736838b11fa68bd81be593e0d9d69149683f26c789ef95ad39ca72425872e?s=96&d=mm&r=g
This ninth engraving describes the desperate situation of those who realize they have missed the right opportunity: ELAPSVM TEMPVS ET OCCASIONEM INSEQVVNTUR, NON ASSEQVVNTVR, ‘Fleeing time and opportunity are pursued but not reached/attained’.