Simon, from The Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles — Lucas Cranach the Elder | DiscoverArt

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Simon, from The Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles

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16.5 × 12.5 cm (6.5 × 4.9 in)

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