Emperor Charles V
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Emperor Charles V

TitleEmperor Charles V
ArtistBarthel Beham
Date16th century 16th century
MediumEngraving; third of four states
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1920
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Emperor Charles V” is a work by Barthel Beham, dated 16th century. It is executed in engraving; third of four states and classified as prints. 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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