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Hans Sebald Beham

The Guard near the Powder Casks, 1540

Description

Maker

  • Hans Sebald Beham, 1500-1550, German

Title

The Guard near the Powder Casks

Year

1540

Medium

engraving

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • engraving

Supports

  • Light weight laid paper

Dimensions

4.3 x 2.9 cm (1 11/16 x 1 1/8 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Lettered within image UR: 'HSB'.

Type

  • Works on Paper,
  • Prints

Credit

Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe

Object Number

50.330

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

German Renaissance Graphics from the Museum's Collection

November 28, 1961 - January 7, 1962

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