Genius with Alphabet
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Genius with Alphabet

TitleGenius with Alphabet
ArtistHans Sebald Beham, German, 1500–1550
Date1545 16th century
MediumEngraving on off-white laid paper Support: white laid paper
Classificationornament
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Leo Wallerstein
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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