Arcimboldo's Water

Composed entirely of marine life—fish, crustaceans, coral, even a pearled turtle—Arcimboldo’s "Water" (1566) transforms a human profile into a fantastical underwater deity. One of the most iconic portraits in his elemental series, this painting reflects a Renaissance fascination with nature, symbolism, and the surreal reimagining of identity.

This is a Surrealium archival reproduction, carefully restored to amplify detail, contrast, and tone—enhancing every scale, shell, and glistening eye. Printed using 11 archival inks on thick, museum-grade matte cotton paper using the giclée method, this work becomes a rare collector’s piece: a glimpse into the mind of one of history’s most imaginative painters.

A baroque-era surrealist before surrealism existed, Arcimboldo’s work lives on—not only as portraiture, but as metaphysical inquiry into the forces that shape us.

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Our prints are crafted using the finest archival-quality inks on sustainably sourced fine art paper, renowned for its museum-grade durability and exceptional color fidelity.

Prints are delivered unframed in a hard-surface protective box with sustainable packaging. Framing upon arrival is highly recommended to preserve the edges and maintain the artwork’s pristine condition.