Roman Ruins, from "Roman Ruins" — Wenceslaus Hollar|Sebastiaen Vrancx | DiscoverArt

Wenceslaus Hollar|Sebastiaen Vrancx

Roman Ruins, from "Roman Ruins"

1673

Etching; first state of three

7 × 11.3 cm (2.8 × 4.4 in)

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