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Stefano della Bella|Pierre Mariette

Camel viewed from behind with pyramid at left, plate 18 from "Various Animals" (Diversi Animali)

ca. 1641
Etching; second state of three (De Vesme)
8.5 × 10.7 cm (3.3 × 4.2 in)

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