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The Power of Venus
The Power of Venus
The Power of Venus

The Power of Venus

Maker (b. 1564 or 1566, Strasbourg, France – d. 1638, Rome, Italy)
Maker (b. 1550 or 1551, Pfullendorf, Germany – d. 1599, Strasbourg, France)
Date1587
GeographyStrasbourg, Grand Est, France, Europe
MediumEngraving
Dimensionsimage: 8 5/16 in. x 12 in. (21.1 cm x 30.5 cm); sheet: 8 5/16 in. x 12 in. (21.1 cm x 30.5 cm)
ClassificationPRINTS
Credit LineMuseum purchase, The Dorothy Johnston Towne (Class of 1923) Fund
Object number2004.89
Status
Not on view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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1938
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1969