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Framed Print of Allegory of the elements, 17th century
Allegory of the elements. 17th-century artwork showing an allegorical scene depicting a central nude female figure surrounded by men engaged in occupations symbolising the four Aristotelian elements. An alchemist (left) represents fire, a fisherman (lower centre) represents water, a digger (upper left) represents earth, and a hawker (upper centre) represents air. This engraving is by the Flemish artist Johannes Wierix (1539-1620). It dates from 1601, and was accompanied by a short verse in both Flemish and French. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © GREGORY TOBIAS/CHEMICAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with our Framed Prints featuring the "Allegory of the Elements" by Science Photo Library. This 17th-century artwork shows a central nude female figure surrounded by men engaged in occupations symbolizing the four Aristotelian elements - Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Each print is meticulously framed in a classically designed frame, enhancing the intricate details of this masterpiece and adding an air of sophistication to any space. Embrace the rich history and beauty of this allegorical scene, and make it a part of your personal collection.
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
