The Third Knot (Interlace Pattern with White Medallion)
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The Third Knot (Interlace Pattern with White Medallion)

TitleThe Third Knot (Interlace Pattern with White Medallion)
ArtistAlbrecht Dürer, German, 1471–1528
Dateca. 1506-7 16th century
MediumWoodcut on off-white laid paper
Classificationornament
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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