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The Third Foolish Virgin, from The Five Foolish Virgins

A work made of engraving in black on cream laid paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of engraving in black on cream laid paper.

Date:

1480-1491

Artist:

Israhel van Meckenem the Younger (German, c. 1440/45-1503)
after Martin Schongauer (German, c. 1430/50-1491)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Israhel van Meckenem, the younger

Title

The Third Foolish Virgin, from The Five Foolish Virgins

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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Artist's working dates 1465–1503

Medium

Engraving in black on cream laid paper

Dimensions

11.4 × 8.3 cm (4 1/2 × 3 5/16 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.

Reference Number

1956.845

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