Bidspirit auction | Allegory of the eternal strength

Allegory of the eternal strength of Spain: Christ lifts with his left hand Time, loosened from the chains, while with his right points to the Spanish royal coat of arms; at the top an eagle holds a cartouche with the inscription in its beak, while from Time's mouth comes out a phylactery with the words “Fodes unda, fave puppi”. Below left, engraved with “Fr Romanelli Viterb. of the.”. Etching, 237x175mm Rare copy in fairly good condition with some minor restoration and a clear line at the height of the saint's chest.