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Von der Kunnst Perspectiva

Author Jean Pelerin French
Publisher Jorg Glockendon German
Publisher Albrecht Glockendon German
1540
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  • Title: Von der Kunnst Perspectiva
  • Author: Jean Pelerin (French, Bois Jouan 1435/40?–1524 Toul)
  • Publisher: Jorg Glockendon (German, late 15th century)
  • Publisher: Albrecht Glockendon (German, died Nuremberg, 1545)
  • Published in: [Nuremberg]
  • Date: 1540
  • Medium: Woodcut
  • Dimensions: 11 7/8 x 8 1/16 x 1/4 in. (30.2 x 20.5 x 0.7 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Jacob H. Schiff Bequest, 1922
  • Object Number: 22.66.4
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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