Plate from a book showing a procession of men and women with a skeleton at the beginning, middle and end of the line

Anonymous, German, 17th century German

17th century

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Title: Plate from a book showing a procession of men and women with a skeleton at the beginning, middle and end of the line
Artist: Anonymous, German, 17th century
Date: 17th century
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 10 13/16 × 16 7/16 in. (27.4 × 41.7 cm)
Plate: 9 1/8 × 15 13/16 in. (23.2 × 40.2 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Prints-Fete, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1960
Object Number: 60.708.26
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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