The Visitation

Anonymous, German (Swabian)

15th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: The Visitation
Artist: Anonymous, German (Swabian) (15th century) , ca. 1460
Date: 15th century
Medium: Woodcut, hand-colored
Dimensions: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (6.7 × 5.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of James Clark McGuire, 1930
Object Number: 31.54.125
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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