1580-1600
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: 5 7/16 Г— 5 9/16 in. (13.8 Г— 14.1 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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In a circle at center, a scene with the Feast of Love in a garden with a large building in the background at right. In the forefront, five female figures and one male figure dance around a table with fruit. The male figure, at left drapes his arm around one of the female figures, while the figure at the right holds a torch. Various animals, including an eagle at lower right, a turtle at lower left, and a monkey at top center, also appear in the celebration. Around the central circle, a band with rosettes and vines growing various fruits. In the corners, inscription in Latin on ribbons.