Two magicians and two boys, from the Scherzi — Giovanni Battista Tiepolo | DiscoverArt

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Two magicians and two boys, from the Scherzi

ca. 1743–50

Etching; first state of two

34.3 × 23.5 cm (13.5 × 9.3 in)

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