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The Massacre of the Innocents (Right side) with group of male figures attacking women and children; classical buildings in the background

1517
Not on view
Complete image comprised of two blocks. Left side is 60.523; right side is 25.75.77.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Massacre of the Innocents (Right side) with group of male figures attacking women and children; classical buildings in the background
  • Artist: Domenico Campagnola (Italian, Venice (?) 1500–1564 Padua)
  • Date: 1517
  • Medium: Woodcut
  • Dimensions: Block: 20 11/16 × 16 3/8 in. (52.6 × 41.6 cm)
    Sheet: 21 7/8 × 17 1/16 in. (55.5 × 43.4 cm)
    Image: 20 11/16 × 16 3/8 in. (52.6 × 41.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.75.77
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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