Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Pyramid of Caius Cestius — Anonymous | DiscoverArt

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Pyramid of Caius Cestius

1547

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38.8 × 28 cm (15.3 × 11 in)

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