The Sacrifice, or Mucius Scaevola
Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) · Italian
Date: 16th century
Medium: Chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions: sheet: 4 1/8 x 5 7/8 in. (10.5 x 15 cm)
Classification: Prints
Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Date range
1500 – 1600
Largest dimension
15.0 cm
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