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Horizontal Panel with Design for a Thimble with the Annuciation Below a Frieze with Three Figures in Ovals

1580–1600

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Thimble design with the Annunciation scene between two medallions, each framed by text in German. Above, a frieze with three ovals containing standing figures against an ornamental design in blackwork.

Horizontal Panel with Design for a Thimble with the Annuciation Below a Frieze with Three Figures in Ovals, Johann Theodor de Bry (Netherlandish, Strasbourg 1561–1623 Bad Schwalbach), Engraving and blackwork — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Horizontal Panel with Design for a Thimble with the Annuciation Below a Frieze with Three Figures in Ovals

Artist: Johann Theodor de Bry (Netherlandish, Strasbourg 1561–1623 Bad Schwalbach)

Date: 1580–1600

Medium: Engraving and blackwork

Dimensions: Sheet: 2 1/2 × 1 5/8 in. (6.3 × 4.1 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number: 51.501.5785(2)

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Low Countries, 1400-1600 A.D.

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