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Stefano della Bella

Two cows in center, followed by two peasant women and other cows in the river to left, a round composition, from 'Six animal subjects' (Six sujets d'animaux)

ca. 1643–48
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21 × 28.7 cm (8.3 × 11.3 in)

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