Portrait of Pope Marcellus II, right hand raised facing left — Giulio Bonasone | DiscoverArt

Giulio Bonasone

Portrait of Pope Marcellus II, right hand raised facing left

ca. 1555

Engraving

39 × 24.5 cm (15.4 × 9.6 in)

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