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Stefano della Bella|Israël Henriet

Two palms and a coat of arms frame the title and dedication, title page and plate 1 for "Various Figures" (Agréable diversité de figures)

1642
Etching; fourth state of five (De Vesme)
7.8 × 10.5 cm (3.1 × 4.1 in)

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