Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Statue of Mithras — Anonymous|Antonio Lafreri | DiscoverArt

Anonymous|Antonio Lafreri

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Statue of Mithras

1564

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48.5 × 33.5 cm (19.1 × 13.2 in)

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