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Stefano della Bella

A shepherd at right, facing left, driving a group of animals downhill, a round composition, from 'Six animal subjects' (Six sujets d'animaux)

ca. 1643–48
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19.8 × 17.5 cm (7.8 × 6.9 in)

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