Flemish School, late 17th Century – An Allegory of the Earth

Flemish School, late 17th Century – An Allegory of the Earth

A dramatic Baroque allegory depicting the female personification of Earth attended by a bull, bear, serpents and hound, with a winged putto bearing flowers above. Rich in symbolism and painted with considerable vitality, the composition celebrates the abundance and power of the natural world.

Oil on canvas

121 x 94.5 cm (47½ x 37¼ in)