Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Union of Earth and Water
Peter Paul Rubens, Frans Snyders
A magnificent Baroque allegory by Peter Paul Rubens, celebrating the harmonious union of the elements Earth and Water.
The Four Elements
Artus Wolffort
1641 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Flemish Baroque allegory depicting the personifications of the four classical elements in a rich, dramatic composition.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted circa 1641 by Artus Wolffort, this striking oil on canvas brings the four classical elements to life through personified figures. From the rugged smith representing fire to the graceful goddess of plenty with her cornucopia for earth, the work is a showcase of Baroque technique, featuring luminous skin tones and dynamic, intersecting diagonals that create a powerful sense of movement and presence.
More like this
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Mercury
Hendrik Goltzius
A bold Mannerist depiction of Mercury as the personification of painting, characterized by luminous skin tones and vibrant drapery.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V
Frans Francken the Younger
A masterful Baroque allegory depicting the abdication of Emperor Charles V, rich with symbolic figures and vibrant detail.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Manhood: The Four Ages of Man
Ditlev Blunck
A striking 19th-century allegory of life's journey, masterfully rendered with vibrant color and classical poise.