PrintsGerman15th century

The Sea Monster

c. 1498

Artists

Albrecht DürerArtist

Classification

Prints

Technique

Engraving

Medium

Engraving on off-white antique laid paper

Culture

German

Century

15th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

plate: 25.3 × 18.8 cm (9 15/16 × 7 3/8 in.)

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