Allegory of the Four Elements, c. 1600
Cornelis Jacobsz. Delffexpand_more
Oil on panelexpand_more
The Walter H. and Valborg P. Ude Memorial Fundexpand_more 2002.151
Not on Viewexpand_more
Although not as well known as other painters from Delft, whose guild he entered in 1613, Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff was admired by his contemporaries for his singular depictions of kitchen interiors, the earliest of which dates to 1597. However, this composition is not simply a kitchen still life, but also an allegory of the four elements, with earth, water, air and fire represented by vegetables, fish, birds and metallic vessels forged in the furnace. This picture probably dates to c. 1600, making it the earliest Dutch "still life" in the permanent collection.
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- Title
- Allegory of the Four Elements
- Artist Life
- 1571–1643
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2002.151
- Curator Approved
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