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The Apotheosis of Emperor Maximilian II

After Wenzel Jamnitzer German
16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Apotheosis of Emperor Maximilian II
  • Artist: Jost Amman (Swiss, Zurich before 1539–1591 Nuremberg)
  • Artist: After Wenzel Jamnitzer (German, Vienna 1507/8–1585 Nuremberg)
  • Date: 16th century
  • Medium: Etching on two sheets; proof state
  • Dimensions: sheet: 27 x 19 1/2 in. (68.6 x 49.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Anne Stern Gift, Charles Z. Offin Fund, A. Hyatt Mayor Purchase Fund, Marjorie Phelps Starr Bequest, Elizabeth Eustis Gift, and Martha Feltenstein Gift, 1998
  • Object Number: 1998.67
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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