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Written by: Omar GarcíaSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 170978
Jan van de Velde, IIWater, plate three from The Four Elements
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Jan van de Velde, II |
|---|---|
| Date | 1622 |
| Culture / Origin | Holland |
| Medium | Etching and engraving on ivory laid paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 17.3 × 28.5 cm (6 13/16 × 11 1/4 in.); Sheet: 19 × 29 cm (7 1/2 × 11 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Prints and Drawings |
| Type |
About the Artist
Jan van de Velde II (Dutch, c. 1593–1641) — after Willem Buytewech (Dutch, c. 1591–1624) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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