Two eagles, one devouring a lamb, from 'Eagles' (Les aigles) — Stefano della Bella | DiscoverArt

Stefano della Bella

Two eagles, one devouring a lamb, from 'Eagles' (Les aigles)

ca. 1651

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11.8 × 15.3 cm (4.6 × 6 in)

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