2/8
1520 - 1560
Medium
paper
Dimensions
339; 245
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 339 mm x breedte 245 mm
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we uncover hidden gems from the Renaissance era. Titled *2/8*, this anonymous artwork dates to between 1520 and 1560—a vibrant period of artistic innovation in Northern Europe, when humanism and detailed observation flourished. Created on paper, measuring 339 mm in height by 245 mm in widthas noted in its original Dutch description: "blad: hoogte 339 mm x breed 245 mm"), it a single sheet likely from a larger series, hinted at by its sequential numbering. Paper as a medium was revolutionary during this time, becoming more affordable and versatile thanks t...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...