A man prays to the Consciousness, Philip Galle

A man prays to the Consciousness 

A man prays to the Consciousness  850 480 Editor VOPUS

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.

Time fled and opportunity is pursued but not attained

“Elapsvm tempvs et occasionem inseqvvntur, non asseqvvntvr” (Time fled and opportunity is pursued but not attained)

“Elapsvm tempvs et occasionem inseqvvntur, non asseqvvntvr” (Time fled and opportunity is pursued but not attained) 850 480 Editor VOPUS

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’.