Still Life with the Four Elements

Linard, Jacquesabout 1640

Details

Title: Still Life with the Four Elements
Creator Lifespan: 1600 - 1645
Creator Nationality: French
Creator Gender: Male
Date Created: about 1640
Type: oil paintings
Rights: James E. Roberts Fund and Gift of Dr. and Mrs. G. H. A. Clowes
External Link: http://www.imamuseum.org/mercury/load-artwork/31772
Medium: oil on wood
wall label: The belief that all matter consists of four elements (fire, earth, air, water) is of classical origin.ÿ In the 17th century it was not uncommon to symbolize the elements by making reference to the natural world.ÿ In this painting, fire is symbolized by the brazier, earth by the flowers and fruit, air by the birds in the window, and water by the plate of oysters.
measurements: 19 1/8 x 25 3/8 in.
Artist: Linard, Jacques

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