Fortune
| Title | Fortune |
|---|---|
| Artist | Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550 |
| Date | 1541 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. |
About this artwork
“Fortune” is a work by Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550, dated 1541. 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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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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