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An image of Painting
Current Location: Gallery 8

Titles

The Union of Earth and Water

Maker(s)

Painter: Rubens, Peter Paul

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Notes

History note: (?) Président de Tugny and Crozat sale, Paris, Delatour, June 1751 (159)

Measurements and weight

Height: 35 cm
Width: 30.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1853) by Finch, Charles

Dating

17th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1620

School or Style

Flemish

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 267
Primary reference Number: 1853

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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