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Avarice
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Heinrich Aldegrever

Avarice

1552

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Heinrich Aldegrever

Avarice

1552

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet: 102 x 64 mm. (4 x 2 1/2 in.) Mount: 102 x 64 mm. (4 x 2 1/2 in.) Plate: 102 x 63 mm. (4 x 2 1/2 in.)
Portfolio/Series Plate 6 from the series "The Vices"
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.3268

Inscribed: Recto: in image, lower center, in plate monogram "AG" and "1552"; lower margin, in plate: "Proditor infidus raptor pietatis inernus / Miles Auaritiam sponte sequutur hera". On mount, verso: lower right, in graphite diamond with "585"; center, in graphite "B. 129".

Markings: CM: Claghorn, Garrett

Artist

Heinrich Aldegrever

German, 1502-c. 1555/61

German, 1502-c. 1555/61
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