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Print, Amphion, from Les images ou tableaus de platte peinture de Philostrate Lemnien Sophiste Grec (The Images or Flat Paintings of Greek Sophist Philostratus of Lemnos)

This is a Print. It was designed by Antoine Caron. It is dated 1597–1615 and we acquired it in 1924. Its medium is engaving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

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Print, Amphion, from Les images ou tableaus de platte peinture de Philostrate Lemnien Sophiste Grec (The Images or Flat Paintings of Greek Sophist Philostratus of Lemnos); Designed by Antoine Caron (French, 1521 – 1599); engaving on paper; Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1924-41-69

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