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Unknown Maker, German

Wer Weis Obs War Ist (Who Knows Whether It's True)

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, German

Culture

German

Title

Wer Weis Obs War Ist (Who Knows Whether It's True)

Year

ca. 1550

Medium

  • woodcut

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • woodcut

Materials

woodcut

Supports

  • medium weight cream wove paper

Dimensions

34.4 x 28.4 cm (13 9/16 x 11 3/16 inches) (plate)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum purchase: anonymous gift

Object Number

51.009

Type

  • Prints

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

German Renaissance Graphics from the Museum's Collection
Nov 28, 1961 – Jan 07, 1962

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Unknown Maker, German
Wer Weis Obs War Ist (Who Knows Whether It's True), ca. 1550
woodcut
34.4 x 28.4 cm (13 9/16 x 11 3/16 inches) (plate)
Museum purchase: anonymous gift 51.009

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