“Water, from "Four Elements"” by Wenceslaus Hollar (1647) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Water, from "Four Elements"

Water, from "Four Elements"

TitleWater, from "Four Elements"
ArtistWenceslaus Hollar
Date1647 17th century
MediumEtching, only state
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

Subjects: Mineralogy & geologyMarine & aquatic life

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