The Emblem
| Title | The Emblem |
|---|---|
| Artist | Michael Wolgemut (German, 1434–1519) |
| Date | 1493 15th century |
| Medium | woodcut |
| Classification | |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Nuremberg 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 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“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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