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The Annunciation to the Shepherds

A work made of engraving on ivory laid paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of engraving on ivory laid paper.

Date:

1599

Artist:

Jan Saenredam (Dutch, 1565-1607)
after Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1566-1651)

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 213

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Jan Saenredam

Title

The Annunciation to the Shepherds

Place

Holland (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1599

Medium

Engraving on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

55.9 × 40.3 cm (22 1/16 × 15 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Amanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston Endowment

Reference Number

1998.434

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