Europe
Europe

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Europe,

18th century

attributed to Jan Claudius de Cock, Flemish, 1667–1735
y1954-415
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<em>The Four Continents</em> are allegorical sculptures that once belonged to the American statesman Elias Boudinot IV (1740–1821). The female personifications bear attributes characterizing each continent and its peoples. <em>Europe</em> features a domed temple, papal crown, books, arms and armor, grains and flowers, and a horse. These symbolized her religious, cultural, and military dominance as well as her abundant resources, all of which, it was reasoned, reflected God’s favor.

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Title
Europe
Dates

18th century

Maker
attributed to Jan Claudius de Cock
Medium
Marble
Dimensions
h. 79 cm (31 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Landon K. Thorne for the Boudinot Collection
Object Number
y1954-415
Culture
Flemish
Type
sculpture
Materials
marble
Subject
women, figures (representations), horses, putti, armor, allegory

Mr. and Mrs. Landon K. Thorne; 1954 gift for the Boudinot Collection.

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