Allegory of the Element Earth
In the 16th century, the world was believed to consist of four elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Here, Earth (associated with the season of autumn) is symbolized by the abundance of nature's produce and by the small figure of Cybele, the ancient mother-goddess of earth an...
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26739
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David M. Koetser, London and New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1951, by purchase.
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CC0
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en
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1
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oil on canvas
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