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Ludovico Ottaviano Burnacini|Mathäus Küsel

The Seat of Saturn; Saturn at center, seated on a throne of rubble, conversing with a king and three men who stand before him; lining the walls on each side are four figures of Saturn devouring children; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678
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29.9 × 42.8 cm (11.8 × 16.9 in)

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