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Griffins, female grotesque, mask and figures (recto); two turtle-like creatures and a scene with figures (verso)

? attributed to Andrés de Melgar Spanish
ca. 1545–60
Not on view
See comment for 52.570.314.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Griffins, female grotesque, mask and figures (recto); two turtle-like creatures and a scene with figures (verso)
  • Artist: ? attributed to Andrés de Melgar (Spanish, documented S. Domingo de la Calzada, died after 1554)
  • Date: ca. 1545–60
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink
  • Dimensions: 7-13/16 x 13 in. (19.8 x 33.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.570.321
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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