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Stefano della Bella

Tower of Calais (Tour de Calais), tower to right, two ships in the sea to left and in center, from 'Views of seaports' (Vues de ports de mar)

1647
Etching; first state of two
8.8 × 13.7 cm (3.5 × 5.4 in)

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