Earth 1643 - 1653

Abraham Bosse's "Earth" (1643-1653) is an etching that depicts a scene from the allegorical series "The Four Elements." The central figure is a man, likely representing Earth, holding a basket of fruit and gesturing to a child with a crown. Behind him, a woman and a man stand in a classical architectural space. The scene’s backdrop features a landscape with a distant building, perhaps representing the beauty and resources of the Earth. The image is composed with a strong use of geometric elements, contributing to the overall sense of order and harmony. The print was acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.