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The Wisdom of Fools, from "Six Proverbs"

Jacques de Gheyn II Netherlandish
After Karel van Mander I Netherlandish
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Wisdom of Fools, from "Six Proverbs"
  • Series/Portfolio: Six Proverbs
  • Artist: Jacques de Gheyn II (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1565–1629 The Hague)
  • Artist: After Karel van Mander I (Netherlandish, Meulebeke 1548–1606 Amsterdam)
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in. (24.5 x 17.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
  • Object Number: 2012.136.352
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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