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Leonardo da Vinci|Wenceslaus Hollar

Head of an old man with a pronounced chin, short cropped hair and gaping mouth showing teeth in profile to left

1644–52
Etching; only state
11.4 × 7.9 cm (4.5 × 3.1 in)

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