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The Adoration of the Magi, from The Life of Christ

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

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  • A work made of engraving on tan laid paper.

Date:

1470/75

Artist:

Martin Schongauer
German, c. 1430/50-1491

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Martin Schongauer

Title

The Adoration of the Magi, from The Life of Christ

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1470–1475

Medium

Engraving on tan laid paper

Dimensions

Image/plate: 25.4 × 16.8 cm (10 × 6 5/8 in.); Sheet: 25.5 × 17 cm (10 1/16 × 6 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.

Reference Number

1956.42

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