Vuur 1547 - 1622

"Vuur" (Fire) is a 16th-century engraving by Philips Galle, a Flemish artist known for his printmaking. This intricate artwork, part of a series on the elements, depicts a personification of Fire, surrounded by symbolic imagery. The central figure, a woman radiating light, embodies the power and heat associated with fire. The surrounding imagery, including flames, candles, and figures manipulating fire, reinforces this theme, highlighting the element's destructive and transformative potential. This engraving, now held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the 16th-century understanding of the elements and their influence on the natural world.