Father Time
ca. 1620-1650
Meet Father Time in full Baroque motion! Alessandro Algardi, a sculptor who rivaled the great Bernini, sketched this dynamic figure around the mid-17th century. Notice the wings not just on his back, but on his sandals—showing just how fast time flies. The swirling drapery and twisting pose are pure drama, likely a preparatory study for a sculpture. Algardi was known for making marble look soft and moving, and you can see that energy here in the sketch.
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