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Thomas Wijck

Blind Beggar Bumping A Pillar; this and 63.616.39 (2) are two plates of beggars from the story of Lazaville de Tormes.

17th century
Etching with drypoint; third state of three
13.1 × 11.9 cm (5.2 × 4.7 in)

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