The First Wise Virgin
| Title | The First Wise Virgin |
|---|---|
| Artist | Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491 |
| Date | 1480-91 15th century |
| Medium | Engraving on paper |
| Classification | engraving |
| Origin | Germany Germany |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Bequest of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr. |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“The First Wise Virgin” is a work by Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491, dated 1480-91. It is executed in engraving on paper and classified as engraving. 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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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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