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The Age of Gold

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:

1608

Artist:

Johann Theodor de Bry (German, 1561-1623)
after Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1566-1651)

About this artwork

The mythical paradise of ancient times seen in this teeming roundel would be incomplete without the inclusion of a few concealed canines.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Johann Theodor de Bry

Title

The Age of Gold

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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1608

Medium

Engraving in black on cream laid paper

Dimensions

Plate: 16.3 × 16.7 cm (6 7/16 × 6 5/8 in.); Sheet: 16.6 × 16.8 cm (6 9/16 × 6 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

The Charles Deering Collection

Reference Number

1927.2677

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