Two Fantastical Masked Masculine Heads

Anonymous, 16th century

After René Boyvin French

After Rosso Fiorentino Italian

Not on view

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Title: Two Fantastical Masked Masculine Heads
Series/Portfolio: Diverses coiffures d'hommes et des femmes pour des ballets, no. 5
Artist: Anonymous, 16th century
Artist: After René Boyvin (French, Angers ca. 1525–1598 or 1625/6 Angers)
Artist: After Rosso Fiorentino (Italian, Florence 1494–1540 Fontainebleau)
Medium: Engraving; reverse copy
Dimensions: sheet: 6 1/8 x 10 7/8 in. (15.5 x 27.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.95.207
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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