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Stefano della Bella|Pierre Mariette

Plate 16: an elephant in center, his mahout standing to the right wearing an Oriental costume, another elephant to left in background, from 'Diversi capricci'

ca. 1644–47
Etching; fourth state of four (De Vesme)
8.2 × 9.7 cm (3.2 × 3.8 in)

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