"Clepsydra" - An Ink Study of Time Measurement
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The Clepsydra – from the Greek klepsýdra, literally "water-stealer" – was the instrument with which ancient Egypt measured time before hands existed: a basin that, by emptying, counted the hours, used in courts to limit speeches, in battles to mark guard shifts, in rituals to pace the time of the gods.
I built this board as one studies a mechanism. In this ink art print, I have broken down the form into its axes of symmetry: the construction lines remain visible beneath the definitive mark, while the marginal notes record its measurements and genealogy. A perfect visual investigation for those seeking an archival aesthetic, where technical illustration becomes a reflection on the instruments of time.
Printed to order in my Florence studio and shipped within 3–5 business days.
©Lorenzo Caia 2026
+ Materials & Archival Technique
+ Materials & Archival Technique
· High-fidelity Fine Art reproduction.
· Medium: 200gsm matte paper, strictly acid-free to ensure museum quality and resistance to yellowing.
· Pigments: Lightfast inks, formulated to resist fading over time.
· Details: The print faithfully reproduces every imperfection of the original sketch, including accidental smudges and ink splatters.
· Archival formats available: A5 · A4 · A3.
The artwork is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without my written permission.
+ Packaging & Logistics
+ Packaging & Logistics
· Spedizione tracciata e gratuita in tutto il mondo.
· Ogni tavola è stampata su ordinazione per garantire un foglio intonso. Richiede 3–5 giorni lavorativi per la preparazione nel mio studio.
· Sigillata in materiali protettivi e spedita in tubo rigido o scatola piatta a seconda del formato.
· Reso accettato entro 14 giorni dalla ricezione. → Politica completa
(Tariffe doganali per paesi extra-UE sono a carico del destinatario).
+ Conservation Notes
+ Conservation Notes
· To preserve the integrity of the pigments, I recommend framing behind museum glass with UV filter.
· Color calibration of monitors may cause slight variations in the perception of blacks and grays compared to the rendition on paper.
· The frames shown in the studio photographs are for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the purchase.
