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Israel Silvestre|F. Francart|Giacomo Torelli da Fano

Design for a theater set created by Giacomo Torelli da Fano for the ballet 'Les Noces de Thétis', from 'Décorations et machines aprestées aux nopces de Tétis, Ballet Royal'

1654
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23.1 × 30.5 cm (9.1 × 12 in)

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