The Emblem
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The Emblem

TitleThe Emblem
ArtistMichael Wolgemut (German, 1434–1519)
Date1493 15th century
Mediumwoodcut
ClassificationPrint
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineNuremberg Chronicle: The Emblem, 1493. Michael Wolgemut (German, 1434–1519). Woodcut; platemark: 37.6 x 23.9 cm (14 13/16 x 9 7/16 in.); sheet: 45.8 x 32.2 cm (18 1/16 x 12 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection, 1966.410
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Emblem” is a work by Michael Wolgemut (German, 1434–1519), dated 1493. It is executed in woodcut and classified as print. 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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