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Schongauer is considered one of the most influential German artists of the 15th century. This rare print demonstrates the exceptional quality, innovative technique, and refinement of his work. Schongauer's art determined the future direction of engraving.
Source: News, April May June, 2008.
DimensionsSheet: 6 7/8 × 6 1/8 in. (17.5 × 15.6 cm)
Image: 6 5/16 × 6 1/16 in. (16 × 15.4 cm)
Image: 6 5/16 × 6 1/16 in. (16 × 15.4 cm)
Accession Number 2007.12
Classificationsprint
CopyrightPublic Domain
SignedMS (monogram)
Catalogue raisonnéLehrs V. p. 114, n. 18
Markscollector's stamp
Lugt 109
Lugt 94
ProvenanceD.G. de Arozarena, Paris [probably purchased 1859-60]. (Unknown sale, 1861, lot 89]. Atherton Curtis, Paris [purchased 1897]. (Gutekunst & Klipstein 28, April 1955, lot no. 132). (Kornfeld & Klipstein, 8 June 1966, lot no. 281); O. Shafer. August Laube, Zurich, Switzerland; Des Moines Art Center [purchased from the previous, 2007]
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