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Stefano della Bella

Plan and view of the siege of Arras: lower part of the plate with a topographical view with troops in the foreground descending a hill, upper part of the plate with a view of the town

1641
Etching; second state of two
39 × 52.8 cm (15.4 × 20.8 in)

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