The Egg-Dance
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The Egg-Dance

TitleThe Egg-Dance
ArtistAnonymous, Netherlandish, late 16th century
Datelate 16th Century 16th century
MediumEngraving; first state of two
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Egg-Dance” is a work by Anonymous, Netherlandish, late 16th century, dated late 16th Century. It is executed in engraving; first state of two 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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