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 9/16 Г— 7 15/16 in. (3.9 Г— 20.2 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 three creatures at right are ridden by putti, while the creature at far left devours a bird. From a series of five plates after Giovanni Andrea Maglioli (SKB 4350).
