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Anton Maria Zanetti the Elder|Parmigianino

Saint John in the Desert

1725
Chiaroscuro woodcut from two block in lavendar and black, with border in gold ink and watercolor border
22.1 × 13.8 cm (8.7 × 5.4 in)

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