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Canvas Print : The World Carrying Away Knowledge and Love, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
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The World Carrying Away Knowledge and Love, 1550. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
The World Carrying Away Knowledge and Love, 1550. Series: The Unrestrained World
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Media ID 36364835
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1550s Allegorical Coornhert Dirck Volkertsen Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert Globe Dirck Volckertz Coornhert
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert's masterpiece, "The World Carrying Away Knowledge and Love" (1550). Part of our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, this captivating artwork showcases The World gracefully carrying Knowledge and Love as they depart from a sinking ship, symbolizing the fleeting nature of wisdom and emotion. This exquisite piece, sourced from Heritage Images, is a testament to the power of art to inspire and transport us through time. Elevate your home or office décor with this stunning, museum-quality canvas print, perfect for igniting conversation and adding depth to any space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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a captivating engraving by Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert from the 16th century, is an intriguing allegory that personifies the globe as an elderly figure carrying the personifications of Knowledge and Love on its back. This masterpiece, created in the Netherlands during the 1550s, is part of the series "The Unrestrained World" and is a testament to the artistic prowess of the Dutch artistic school during this period. The image, with its bold lettering and intricate detail, depicts the World as a bearded, balding man, clad in a cloak and holding a staff. Knowledge is represented as a young man, with a book in one hand and a compass in the other, while Love is shown as a beautiful woman, holding a heart and a mirror. Two horses, symbolizing the East and the West, pull the World forward, emphasizing the idea of the constant movement and change of the world. Coornhert's skillful use of animals in this allegory is noteworthy. The horses, with their powerful muscles and determined expressions, add a sense of energy and dynamism to the scene. The lettering, with its elegant script and ornate flourishes, adds a sense of grandeur and importance to the image. This engraving, now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Europe during the 16th century. The intricate detail, bold symbolism, and masterful use of animals make "The World Carrying Away Knowledge and Love" a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers today.
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