Designs for Book Illustrations

Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century Netherlandish

16th century

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Title: Designs for Book Illustrations
Artist: Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century
Date: 16th century
Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash. Some traces of black chalk. Some incised for transfer.
Dimensions: Smallest: 2 5/16 x 1 5/8 in. (5.8 x 4.1 cm)
Largest: 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (13.3 x 8.3 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1964
Object Number: 64.682.50–80
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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