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Giulio Romano

A Tabernacle Containing a Papal Escutcheon Supported by Angels

ca. 1538–40
Pen and brown ink, over traces of leadpoint or soft black chalk and stylus-ruling
45.4 × 34.4 cm (17.9 × 13.5 in)

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