The Dance of Saint Mary Magdalene
| Title | The Dance of Saint Mary Magdalene |
|---|---|
| Artist | Lucas van Leyden Netherlandish, c. 1494-1533 |
| Date | 1519 16th century |
| Medium | Engraving in black on ivory laid paper |
| Classification | engraving |
| Origin | Netherlands Netherlands |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Clarence Buckingham Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“The Dance of Saint Mary Magdalene” is a work by Lucas van Leyden Netherlandish, c. 1494-1533, dated 1519. 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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