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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Domus Aurea, cryptoporticus, grotteschi, details (recto) blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
26.4 × 18.7 cm (10.4 × 7.4 in)

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