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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Domus Aurea, cryptoporticus, grotteschi, details (recto) blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
28.5 × 21.6 cm (11.2 × 8.5 in)

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