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Sebald Beham

Leda and the Swan

1547

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Sebald Beham

Leda and the Swan

1547

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed to platemark): 45 × 59 mm. (1 3/4 × 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of James and Leslie Billet, Baltimore
Object Number 1982.7

Inscribed: Recto: in image, upper left, in plate "1548 / [monogram HSB]"; in image, lower left, in plate "LEDA A IOVE, IN CYGNVM / VERSO, COMPRESSA [with trace of "V" visible under "A"]" Verso: upper left in graphite "B. 112"

Markings: None

Artist

Sebald Beham

1499–1549

German, 1500-1550
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