Battle of the Sea Gods: Right Half of a Frieze

Battle of the Sea Gods: Right Half of a Frieze

1470/1500 · Italy

Engraving in black on ivory laid paper, discolored to grayish brown

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Bequest of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.

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