PrintsGerman16th century

Aristotle and Phyllis

16th century

Artists

Master M. Z.Artist

Classification

Prints

Technique

Engraving

Culture

German

Century

16th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

18.1 x 13.1 cm (7 1/8 x 5 3/16 in.)

Provenance

British Museum, London (Lugt 301), sold; to unknown purchaser, late 19th century. Brayton Ives, sold [through his sale, April 14, 1915]; to Fogg Art Museum

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