Stefano della Bella

Landscape with Two Peasants, One Riding a Horse, from "Landscapes and seaports" (Paysages et ports de mer, dans des ronds)

1656
Etching; second state of two
13.1 × 13.1 cm (5.2 × 5.2 in)

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