Naked male torso seen from behind — Leonardo da Vinci|Wenceslaus Hollar | DiscoverArt

Leonardo da Vinci|Wenceslaus Hollar

Naked male torso seen from behind

1645

Etching; only state

9.1 × 5.2 cm (3.6 × 2 in)

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