A Frenchman, Sword in Hand — Abraham Bosse|Jean I Leblond | DiscoverArt

Abraham Bosse|Jean I Leblond

A Frenchman, Sword in Hand

ca. 1635

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31.5 × 22.1 cm (12.4 × 8.7 in)

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