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Jan van Kessel the Elder — An Allegory of Air
Jan van Kessel the Elder

An Allegory of Air

An allegorical representation of air by Jan van Kessel the Elder, rendered in oil on canvas. The work explores the classical theme of air as one of the four elements through symbolic imagery and composition.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Paintings and Sculpture Part II

January 27, 2023

Estimate: $120,000 – $180,000

Lot 547

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Jan van Kessel the Elder, An Allegory of Air

An allegorical representation of air by Jan van Kessel the Elder, rendered in oil on canvas. The work explores the classical theme of air as one of the four elements through symbolic imagery and composition.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Classical, Elements, Allegory, Symbolism, Air, Northern Renaissance, Oil on Canvas

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