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Birth Certificate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Birth Certificate by Albrecht Dürer: A rectangular document with a white background and a thin black border. The document has decorative elements, including a sun with a face at the top center, surrounded by symmetrical designs and floral patterns on either side. The designs feature geometric shapes, including triangles and circles. The text within the document is written in black ink and appears to be in German, using an old-fashioned calligraphy style. The text is arranged in paragraphs, with some words and phrases emphasized in bold or larger font sizes. A possible date is visible in the lower part of the document. Handwritten numbers are visible at the top and right side of the document.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Ink and watercolor on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
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