Vanity, Vanity, All is Vanity
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Vanity, Vanity, All is Vanity

TitleVanity, Vanity, All is Vanity
ArtistJan Saenredam (Dutch, 1565-1607) after Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1566-1651) published by Robert de Baudous (Flemish, c. 1575-c. 1656)
Datec. 1600 17th century
MediumEngraving on ivory laid paper
Classificationengraving
OriginNetherlands Netherlands
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineAmanda S. Johnson and Marion J. Livingston Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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