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Element Earth Westside
Artus Quellinus the Elder1655-01-01/1655-01-02
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Earth holds a cornucopia (horn of plenty) in one hand while her other hand rests on a globe. On her head is a wreath of flowers. Beneath her feet are two creatures that live underground: a serpent and a mole. Behind her are vines.
Additional information:
Earth is the heaviest of the elements. It is represented together with animals and plants that live in and on the earth. The globe represents the Earth.
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Details
- Title: Element Earth Westside
- 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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