Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques

Anonymous, Italian, second half of the 16th century Italian

16th century

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Title: Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, second half of the 16th century
Date: 16th century
Medium: Pen and black ink with traces of metalpoint and red chalk
Dimensions: 5 13/16 x 15 1/8 in. (14.8 x 38.4 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Purchase, Anne and Carl Stern Gift, 1959
Object Number: 59.642.91
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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