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Stefano della Bella|Israël Henriet

A horseman and his wife, seated side-saddle behind him, riding towards the right, other horsemen and footsoldiers in the background, from 'Various cavalry exercises' (Diverses exercices de cavalerie)

ca. 1642–45
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9 × 6.9 cm (3.5 × 2.7 in)

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