Water en lucht 1558

"Water en Lucht" (Water and Air), a 1558 engraving by Balthazar van den Bos, depicts two nude figures, one female and one male, standing in architectural niches. The female figure, representing Water, is positioned on the left, with her left hand resting on her chest. Water appears to flow around her, resembling a wave. The male figure, representing Air, stands on the right and holds an eagle. This engraving, with its meticulous details and classical references, exemplifies the artistic style of the 16th century, reflecting the Renaissance interest in human anatomy and mythology. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum.