DETAILS
- Artist
- Herri met de Bles
- Date
- 1525
- Location
- Birmingham Museums Trust
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Herri met de Bles
Herri met de Bles, known as 'il Civetta' for the small owl hidden in his dramatic landscapes, blended religious scenes with fantastic Northern Mannerist imagery.
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