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Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)|Master of the Die

Four putti, two embracing in front of a large garland, two behind, the one at left holding an arrow, the one at right a bow, from a series of tapestries made for Leo X

ca 1530–40
Engraving; first state
21 × 28.5 cm (8.3 × 11.2 in)

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