Jupiter and the Chickens (Jupiter et les Poulets) — Jules David|Pierre Verdeil | DiscoverArt

Jules David|Pierre Verdeil

Jupiter and the Chickens (Jupiter et les Poulets)

1845

Wood engraving

25 × 16 cm (9.8 × 6.3 in)

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