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The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements
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The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements
GIA1763735 The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements, 1621 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Louvre, Paris, France; eGiancarlo Costa; Flemish, out of copyright
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Armillary Sphere Astronomical Attributes Celestial Cherubim Elements Exotic Flemish Frame Globe Iconography Parakeet Parrots Personification Putti Skies Urania Utopian Wild Allegorical Cherub Cherubs Macaws Spherical Astrolabe Symbolic Symbols
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The Allegory of Air - A Majestic Journey into the Celestial Realm
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. This print showcases "The Allegory of Air" a masterpiece from Jan Brueghel the Elder's renowned series on the Allegory of the Elements. Painted in 1621, this oil on canvas artwork resides in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Intricately detailed and richly symbolic, Brueghel's composition transports viewers to a mythical world where birds soar freely amidst an ethereal landscape. The painting features exotic macaws and parakeets gracefully navigating through celestial skies, their vibrant plumage contrasting against a backdrop adorned with an armillary sphere and spherical astrolabe. At its heart stands Urania, the goddess personifying astronomy and celestial navigation. She holds an instrument while surrounded by cherubs or putti, representing divine beings associated with love and innocence. Symbolizing air as one of nature's essential elements, this allegorical scene invites contemplation about humanity's connection to both earthly realms and heavenly spheres. Brueghel masterfully combines mythological imagery with scientific instruments to create a harmonious blend of artistry and knowledge. Through his meticulous brushstrokes and vivid colors rendered in oil on canvas technique, he captures not only the beauty but also the profound significance of air within our existence. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print by Giancarlo Costa capturing every intricate detail faithfully reproduced from Brueghel's original work, we are transported into a ut
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