St. Francis of Assisi Adoring the Christ Child on the Virgin's Lap — Claude Mellan | DiscoverArt

St. Francis of Assisi Adoring the Christ Child on the Virgin's Lap

Engraving; first state of two

23.8 × 35.2 cm (9.4 × 13.9 in)

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