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Master John Blockhead or The Lute Maker

Frans Huys Netherlandish
mid-16th century
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Master John Blockhead or The Lute Maker
  • Artist: Frans Huys (Netherlandish, 1522–1562)
  • Date: mid-16th century
  • Medium: Engraving; first state of two
  • Dimensions: sheet: 11 1/8 x 16 5/8 in. (28.2 x 42.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Barbara and Howard Fox Gift, 2001
  • Object Number: 2001.739
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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