The First Knot (Interlace Pattern with White Medallion)
| Title | The First Knot (Interlace Pattern with White Medallion) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471–1528 |
| Date | before 1521 16th century |
| Medium | Woodcut on off-white laid paper |
| Classification | ornament |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | Smithsonian Open Access |
| Credit line | Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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