Dido
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Dido

TitleDido
ArtistHans Sebald Beham, German, 1500–1550
Date1520 16th century
MediumEngraving on laid paper
Classificationfigures
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Leo Wallerstein
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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