Garden of Eden; Creation of the Animals

Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century Netherlandish

16th century

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Title: Garden of Eden; Creation of the Animals
Artist: Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century
Date: 16th century
Medium: Pen and bistre, washed, highlighted with white gouache, on brown paper, squared
Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (19.7 x 24.8 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
Object Number: 80.3.428
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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