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BEHAM, Hans Sebald (1500-1550). Impossible. 1549. An enigramtic engraving by Beham depicting an athlete in the act of uprooting a tree, accompanied by the motto in Latin: ''No one should give great feats that are beyond one's capabilities'' (trans.), referring to the theme of the limitation of the human will. Copper engraving, (81 x 53mm). I-II state of 5, good impression on laid paper (mounted). Provenance: deaccession stamp of the Albertina in Vienna. (1)

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BEHAM, Hans Sebald (1500-1550). Impossible. 1549. An enigramtic engraving by Beham depicting an athlete in the act of uprooting a tree, accompanied by the motto in Latin: ''No one should give great feats that are beyond one's capabilities'' (trans.), referring to the theme of the limitation of the human will. Copper engraving, (81 x 53mm). I-II state of 5, good impression on laid paper (mounted). Provenance: deaccession stamp of the Albertina in Vienna. (1)

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