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Adam Frans van der Meulen

Louis XIV at the Siege of Douai, Seen from the South-East (July 1–6, 1667)

17th century
Black chalk, brush and gray wash. Framing lines in pen and black ink.
30.2 × 41 cm (11.9 × 16.1 in)

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