The Circumcision, , Engraving; third state, Image: 18 1/4 x 13 13/16 in. ( x cm), Prints, Hendrick Goltzius

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The Circumcision, , Engraving; third state, Image: 18 1/4 x 13 13/16 in. ( x cm), Prints, Hendrick Goltzius (Netherlandish, Mühlbracht 1558–1617 Haarlem), The series to which this engraving belongs is commonly known as Goltzius's Meisterstiche, or masterpiece—by analogy with the three famous Meisterstiche by his great predecessor Albrecht Dürer. In a remarkable demonstration of virtuosity in the series, Goltzius imitated the styles of various masters in compositions of his own invention

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Size: 3656px × 4861px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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