Artist
Jan van de Velde II (Dutch, c. 1593–1641)Dutch, c. 1593–1641
Artistafter
Willem Buytewech (Dutch, 1591–1624)Dutch, 1591–1624
CultureDutch
Titles
- Fire (Ignis)
- The Four Elements
Datec. 1614–1622
PlaceNetherlands
MediumEtching
DimensionsPlate: 7 1/4 × 11 1/4 in. (18.4 × 28.6 cm)
Sheet: 7 7/16 × 11 9/16 in. (18.9 × 29.4 cm)
Sheet: 7 7/16 × 11 9/16 in. (18.9 × 29.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Marjorie G. and Evan C. Horning Print Fund
Object number98.122
Not on view
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: On mat, in pencil: "Jan Van De Velde 1593 - Enkhuizen 1641 Ignis, from the four Elements / H.20.i/V." Verso, in pencil: "Jan van de Velde A262 S. Germany F.R.K. 136.E Juremitat 9/5/586."
Catalogue raisonnéHoll. 23:20
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