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Giulio Bonasone

Mars and Rhea Silvia: in the centre Mars holds a shield and sword, Rhea Silvia sleeping, Apollo in his chariot upper left

1520–50
Engraving
28.6 × 42.8 cm (11.3 × 16.9 in)

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