The Emperor Commodus Killing a Leopard
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The Emperor Commodus Killing a Leopard

TitleThe Emperor Commodus Killing a Leopard
ArtistJan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605
Date1596 or before 16th century
MediumRecto: pen and brown ink, brush and black wash over black chalk on laid paper. Verso: pen and brown ink on laid paper.
Classificationfigures
OriginFlorence, Tuscany, Italy Florence
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase through gift of various donors
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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