Lion Hunt, from 'Hunting Scenes IV' — Antonio Tempesta | DiscoverArt

Antonio Tempesta

Lion Hunt, from 'Hunting Scenes IV'

late 16th century

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19.2 × 27.7 cm (7.6 × 10.9 in)

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