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The Emperor Maxentius Ordering the Burning of the Fifty Wise Men...

1500–38
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Emperor Maxentius Ordering the Burning of the Fifty Wise Men...
  • Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480–1538 Regensburg)
  • Date: 1500–38
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk; framing lines in pen and black ink
  • Dimensions: sheet: 6 5/8 x 6 5/16 in. (16.9 x 16 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Didier Aaron Inc. Gift, 2003
  • Object Number: 2003.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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