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Stefano della Bella

Two Figures on Horseback, a Soldier Walking Behind

17th century
Pen and brown ink, over red chalk (recto); pen and brown ink, over black chalk (verso)
25.2 × 18.6 cm (9.9 × 7.3 in)

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