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Stefano della Bella

Colossal statue of the Appenino by Giambologna to left, represented as a giant crouching at the entrance of a grotto, ramps to either side, a pond below, various figures, dogs, and birds to right, from 'Views of the villa at Pratolino' (Vues de la villa de Pratolino)

ca. 1653
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31.5 × 43.9 cm (12.4 × 17.3 in)

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