The sacrifice of a ram held by a naked man at right, hooded priest at left with a young attendant

Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century Italian

After Marco Dente Italian

ca. 1515–1600

Not on view

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Title: The sacrifice of a ram held by a naked man at right, hooded priest at left with a young attendant
Series/Portfolio: Ancient Bas-Reliefs
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century
Artist: After Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome)
Date: ca. 1515–1600
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 4 1/2 × 7 1/16 in. (11.4 × 18 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926
Object Number: 26.50.1(135)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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