Compassion, from the Virtues
| Title | Compassion, from the Virtues |
|---|---|
| Artist | Heinrich Aldegrever German, 1502-c.1560 |
| Date | 1552 16th century |
| Medium | Engraving in black on ivory laid paper |
| Classification | engraving |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Compassion, from the Virtues” is a work by Heinrich Aldegrever German, 1502-c.1560, dated 1552. 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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