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Arcimboldo made many paintings in that manner, some representing occupations (lawyer, cook), others the 4 seasons, others elements (water, fire) etc.

These amused his mentor, Emperor Rudolf II.

Click link below to see a few of his paintings.

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It was painted in Prague.

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