1589
Netherlands
Object qualities
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Objectbook / magazine / album: Print ornament & architecture
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Author of the objectTheodor de Bry
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEngraving
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SizeSheet: 2 13/16 Г— 5 3/4 in. (7.2 Г— 14.6 cm)
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Geography details
Netherlands -
Country today
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Date1589
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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Horizontal panel with a central frieze and ascending and descending floral motifs. At center of frieze, a horned and bearded mask layered on top of strapwork, with the torso behind. The figure hold tendrils that terminate in cornucopias. At either side, female masks with swag beneath canopies. From a series of four prints.