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Fountain with a loving couple
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Fountain with a loving couple

Johann Esaias Nilson · 1731 - 1788 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Above a rocaille fountain stands a loving couple. The fountain is decorated with four putti, who symbolize the four elements: fire, earth, air, and water.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printornamentprentgarden fountaincouple of lovers
Credit lineFontein met verliefd paar. 1731 - 1788. Johann Esaias Nilson. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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