The female personification of the element Earth rides a chariot of triumph, pulled by oxen She is crowned with the mural crown On the cart symbols of the zodiac, lobster, lion and virgin corresponding to the months of June, July and August In the background the tomb of Phathon, surrounded by his sisters turned into poplars In the frame in the margin, a two-line caption in Latin, Earth Four Elements, print maker: Antonie Wierix (II), (mentioned on object), Marten van Cleve (I), (attributed to), publisher: Eduwart van Hoeswinckel, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1565 - before 1604, paper

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