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Stefano della Bella

Interior of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence, five pillars, each with a large figure of death on a pedestal, ten hooded figures with staffs in foreground, two altars in the background, cartouches containing female figures above, from 'Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II' (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II)

1637
Etching; second state of two
26.1 × 24.1 cm (10.3 × 9.5 in)

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