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Element Air Eastside
Artus Quellinus the Elder1655-01-01/1655-01-02
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Air is represented by a winged woman holding clouds in her hands. She is surrounded by flying birds of many species, including an eagle. On her head is a crown of stars and another star is visible behind her.
Additional information:
Air is the third of the four elements and is found above the Earth but below the stars.
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- Title: Element Air Eastside
- Creator Lifespan: 1609 - 1668
- Creator Nationality: Flemish
- Creator Gender: Male
- Creator Death Place: Antwerp
- Creator Birth Place: Antwerp
- Date Created: 1655-01-01/1655-01-02
- Sculptor: Artus Quellinus
- Place Part Of: Netherlands
- Display: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Description: Marble
- Type: Sculpture
- Rights: © Stichting Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam. Photo: Wim Ruigrok., ©Stichting Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam
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