Ruin
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Ruin

TitleRuin
ArtistFollower of Jan Both Dutch, c. 1618-1652
Daten.d. 17th century
MediumPen and gray ink, and brush and gray wash, over traces of graphite on ivory laid paper, laid down on card
Classificationink or chalk wash
OriginHolland Holland
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Leonora Hall Gurley Memorial Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Ruin” is a work by Follower of Jan Both Dutch, c. 1618-1652, dated n.d.. It is executed in pen and gray ink, and brush and gray wash, over traces of graphite on ivory laid paper, laid down on card and classified as ink or chalk wash. 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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