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Earth, represented by Cybele seated at the base of a tree with fruits of the earth spread before her, a cupid with a torch approaches from the right, a stag and hound look toward Cybele from the left, from "The Elements"

1640–60

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Earth, represented by Cybele seated at the base of a tree with fruits of the earth spread before her, a cupid with a torch approaches from the right, a stag and hound look toward Cybele from the left, from "The Elements", Giulio Carpioni (Italian, Venice 1613–1678 Venice), Etching — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Earth, represented by Cybele seated at the base of a tree with fruits of the earth spread before her, a cupid with a torch approaches from the right, a stag and hound look toward Cybele from the left, from "The Elements"

Series/Portfolio: "The Elements"

Artist: Giulio Carpioni (Italian, Venice 1613–1678 Venice)

Date: 1640–60

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Plate: 4 3/16 × 6 3/8 in. (10.6 × 16.2 cm)
Sheet: 9 in. × 12 13/16 in. (22.8 × 32.5 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Museum Accession, by exchange, 1967

Object Number: 67.683.2

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