The Journey of Jacob in Egypt — Stefano della Bella | DiscoverArt

Stefano della Bella

The Journey of Jacob in Egypt

ca. 1647

Etching; third state of four

18.2 × 27.3 cm (7.2 × 10.7 in)

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