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Ludovico Ottaviano Burnacini|Mathäus Küsel

A city under siege with elephants and soldiers throughout; Mars looking down from above; set design from 'Il Pomo D'Oro'

1668
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26.2 × 43.6 cm (10.3 × 17.2 in)

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