Christ on the Globe
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Christ on the Globe

TitleChrist on the Globe
ArtistSebald Beham German, 1500-1550
Date1546 16th century
MediumEngraving in black on ivory laid paper
Classificationengraving
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Christ on the Globe” is a work by Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550, dated 1546. It is executed in engraving in black on ivory laid paper and classified as engraving. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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