Conserva Tempus Et Devita a Malo.

Chart from from "Conserva Tempus et Devita a Malo," "Vol. 1, Page 280, Eccli. Cap. 4.V.23," by the seventeenth-century German author of Oculus Artificialis Teledioptricus Sive Telescopium Johann Zahn (1641-1707).

Showing a complex concentric table with an interpretation of Ovid's Four Ages of Man broken down by the four seasons, four temperaments, celestial movements, Roman months, and zodiac calendar, among other 17th century scientific observations, ending with a thoughtful quotation by the Roman poet, Cornelius Galus (70BC -26BC), "Cuncta trahit fecum vertitque volubile tempus nec patitur certa currere quemque via," plate: 20 1/4" x 16 1/4".

Note: The Baroque viewer consulted this map, which is organized according to temperament and birth date to guide the individual through foreseen maladies associated with this information, which are listed here as warnings for the viewer to utilize to maintain a long life.