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René Boyvin|Leonard Thiry

Jason Confronts the Dragon Guarding the Golden Fleece (Par tels assauts Jason va travaillant le fier dragon de nuit et jour veillant...), from "Jason and the Golden Fleece"

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15.5 × 22.8 cm (6.1 × 9 in)

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