Jan van de Velde II
The Four Elements: Terra. Aer. Ignis. Aqua. (Earth, Air, Fire, Water)

CultureDutch
Titles
  • The Four Elements: Terra. Aer. Ignis. Aqua. (Earth, Air, Fire, Water)
Datec. 1622
MediumEtching with engraving
DimensionsTerra: 7 9/16 × 11 1/4 in. (19.2 × 28.6 cm)
Aer: 7 3/8 × 11 1/16 in. (18.8 × 28.1 cm)
Ignis: 7 5/16 × 11 5/16 in. (18.5 × 28.7 cm)
Aqua: 7 3/16 × 11 1/8 in. (18.2 × 28.3 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2022.7.1-.4
Non exposé

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