1580-1600
Netherlands
Object qualities
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Objectbook / magazine / album: print ornament & architecture
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Author of the objectJohann Theodor de Bry
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEngraving
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SizeSheet: 1 3/8 Г— 8 7/8 in. (3.5 Г— 22.5 cm)
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Geography details
Netherlands -
Country today
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Date1580-1600
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Frieze with four sea monsters, the middle two ridden by putti. While the creature at right and second from left have horse’s heads, the creature at left resembles a sphynx and the second from right, a griffin.
