Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: St. Peter's — Nicolaus van Aelst|Anonymous | DiscoverArt

Nicolaus van Aelst|Anonymous

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: St. Peter's

16th century

Engraving and etching

45.4 × 56 cm (17.9 × 22 in)

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