Who created "Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view"?

Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view was created by Master AP in 1555.

What medium is "Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view"?

Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view is Etching.

Is "Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view" in the public domain?

Yes, Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view

Master AP

1555

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

sheet: 16 7/16 x 11 5/16 in. (41.7 x 28.8 cm) plate: 14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (37.1 x 25.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1968

Accession Number

68.529.8

Tags

Bow and Arrow

About this artwork

This etching by Master AP from 1555 represents the artistic and cultural achievements of its period. Printmaking during this era served multiple functions, providing affordable art for collectors, documenting contemporary life, and demonstrating technical virtuosity. The medium allowed wide distribution, making visual culture accessible beyond elite patronage. This example showcases period craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities, offering insights into historical artistic practices. Its surviv...

About the Artist

Master AP (French or Italian) · 1555 –1555

French or Italian, active 1555

Temple of Serapis, pediment and cornice, projection view

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