A young sailor and an old man sitting by the sea — Stefano della Bella | DiscoverArt

Stefano della Bella

A young sailor and an old man sitting by the sea

17th century

Etching; first state of two

10.3 × 18.1 cm (4.1 × 7.1 in)

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