Locrian Ajax (Ajax Locrien), from "Les Images ou Tableaux de platte peinture des deux Philostrates Sophistes grecs..."
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Locrian Ajax (Ajax Locrien), from "Les Images ou Tableaux de platte peinture des deux Philostrates Sophistes grecs..."

TitleLocrian Ajax (Ajax Locrien), from "Les Images ou Tableaux de platte peinture des deux Philostrates Sophistes grecs..."
ArtistThomas de Leu
Date1614–15 17th century
MediumEngraving and letterpress
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Locrian Ajax (Ajax Locrien), from "Les Images ou Tableaux de platte peinture des deux Philostrates Sophistes grecs..."” is a work by Thomas de Leu, dated 1614–15. It is executed in engraving and letterpress 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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