Voorstellingen van de vier elementen: lucht 1566

This 1566 engraving by Pieter van der Heyden, titled "Voorstellingen van de vier elementen: lucht" depicts a stylized representation of air. It features a winged figure in a cloud-like form, surrounded by various decorative elements, such as birds and stylized human faces. The intricate design showcases the artist's mastery of line and detail, typical of the Mannerist style. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but exquisite example of 16th-century Dutch printmaking, and highlights the artist's exploration of classical themes and motifs.