Zie hier naar kunst geschetst, lucht, water, vuur en aarde, / De vier hoofdstoffen, daar natuur door moet bestaan; / Hecht uw begrip met lust, ô teedre jeugd! daaraan, / En ken 'er in al 't geen de groote schepper baarde 1761 - 1804
ervendeweduwejacobusvanegmont
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comic strip sketch
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This 18th-century Dutch print by Erven de Weduwe Jacobus van Egmont, titled "Zie hier naar kunst geschetst, lucht, water, vuur en aarde" (See here, according to art, air, water, fire, and earth), is a didactical artwork that uses allegorical figures to represent the four elements of nature: air, water, fire, and earth. Each figure is depicted within an oval frame, surrounded by descriptive verses in Dutch, explaining the nature of each element. This print is a fine example of Dutch illustrative art and a testament to the enduring fascination with the natural world. The Rijksmuseum houses this artwork.
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