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1959

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Print, Christ in Hell, from The Passion (1st state), 1521

This is a Print. It was created by Lucas van Leyden. It is dated 1521 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Milton I. D. Einstein. It is credited Gift of Milton Einstein.

Its dimensions are

11.8 × 7.6 cm (4 5/8 in. × 3 in.)

It is signed

Signed in plate, on wall, at center: L

It is inscribed

Inscribed, upper center: 1521

Cite this object as

Print, Christ in Hell, from The Passion (1st state), 1521; Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, ca. 1494 - 1533); Netherlands; engraving on paper; 11.8 × 7.6 cm (4 5/8 in. × 3 in.); Gift of Milton Einstein; 1959-49-105

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