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Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century

Design for a (Temporary?) Structure consisting of Two Angels carring the Medici Coat of Arms crowned by the Figure of Christ

16th–early 17th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash; point of brush and bodycolor (in coat of arms)
23.2 × 11.2 cm (9.1 × 4.4 in)

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