Exercise of Arms
| Title | Exercise of Arms |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jacob de Gheyn, II Dutch, 1565-1629 |
| Date | 1608 17th century |
| Medium | Illustrated book featuring 117 copper plate engravings on ivory laid paper; full vellum binding |
| Origin | Netherlands Netherlands |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | George F. Harding Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Exercise of Arms” is a work by Jacob de Gheyn, II Dutch, 1565-1629, dated 1608. It is executed in illustrated book featuring 117 copper plate engravings on ivory laid paper; full vellum binding. 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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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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