306 - Karel van Mander, Jacques de Gheyn - Aqua, one of the four elements

Karel van Mander, Jacques de Gheyn - Aqua, one of the four elements Description: Depiction of the element water in the form of a nude woman with a headdress of leaves, pouring water from a large horn-like shell into another. In the background, a boat on the water and several fishermen working with nets on a beach. At the top of the image is the word "Aqua" . Below the image are two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of the four elements, each represented by a personification, behind whom figures perform actions associated with the respective element. The printmaker is attributed to Jacques de Gheyn (II), after a design by Karel van Mander (I). Dimensions: 162 x 205 cm Condition: Good impression on laid paper from the period with full plate border and margins. Condition is excellent. Literature: New Hollstein Dutch 128. Medium: Engraving Date: 1588-1592