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Still Life with the Four Elements
Linard, Jacquesabout 1640
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States
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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