Element aarde als jonge vrouw met hoorn des overvloeds en rozenstruik in omlijsting met ornamenten 1582 - 1635

This engraved print, created between 1582 and 1635 by Nicolaes de Bruyn, depicts the element of earth personified as a young woman. The woman holds a cornucopia and a rose bush, symbols of abundance and fertility. The intricate frame surrounding her is filled with decorative motifs, typical of the Mannerist style popular during the Renaissance period. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of the allegorical artwork that was prevalent in 17th century Dutch art.