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...collection of German prints of the 15th and 16th centuries have been placed on exhibition in the Print Room of the Fogg Art Museum. Among those shown are two woodcuts from different editions of the Apocalypse blockbook, an engraving by the so called Master E. S., the first great German engraver, whose influence was felt not only by his followers in Germany but, also, in Italy. There are also several fine Schongauers, and a number of prints by the greatest German master, Durer. Among the latter are woodcuts from the great series--the Apocalypse, Great Passion and Small passion...
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