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A satyr and a ram attacking each other, the satyr weilding a club with his right hand, a shield resting against a small column at center, buildings in the background

Marco Dente Italian
Publisher Antonio Salamanca Italian, born Spain
Publisher Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi Italian

ca. 1515–27

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A satyr and a ram attacking each other, the satyr weilding a club with his right hand, a shield resting against a small column at center, buildings in the background, Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome), Engraving — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: A satyr and a ram attacking each other, the satyr weilding a club with his right hand, a shield resting against a small column at center, buildings in the background

Series/Portfolio: Ancient Bas-Reliefs

Artist: Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome)

Publisher: Antonio Salamanca (Italian (born Spain), Salamanca 1478–1562 Rome)

Publisher: Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi (Italian, Rome 1627–1691 Rome)

Date: ca. 1515–27

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 4 1/2 × 7 1/8 in. (11.4 × 18.1 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926

Object Number: 26.50.1(136)

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