Genius Surrounded by a Banderole Showing the Alphabet — Sebald Beham | DiscoverArt

Genius Surrounded by a Banderole Showing the Alphabet

1542

Engraving; third state of three (Pauli)

4.4 × 7.9 cm (1.7 × 3.1 in)

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