Museum record brief
13 October 2026
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From the collection: The sea monster
Discover The sea monster in the SMK — National Gallery of Denmark collection, through its recorded maker, date and materials.
The sea monster at SMK
The object record
SMK — National Gallery of Denmark records this object as The sea monster. Maker: Albrecht Dürer. Date: 1496-1499. Material: Copper engraving.
Dimensions: height 250 mm; width 188 mm. Collection credit: SMK — National Gallery of Denmark · KKSgb4590 · Public Domain.
Follow the source
This brief was assembled automatically from museum catalogue metadata. It is a factual collection update, rather than an independently researched essay. The linked SMK — National Gallery of Denmark record is the source for the object information.
Image rights: Public Domain — SMK. Follow the collection and image-terms links below for the museum's current record and reuse information.