The World, Cage of Fools

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: The World, Cage of Fools
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century
Date: 16th century
Medium: Engraving
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957
Object Number: 57.585.17
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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