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Stefano della Bella|Israël Henriet

A slave holds a camel by the bridle, from 'Several heads in the Persian style' (Plusieurs têtes coiffées à la persienne)

1649
Etching; second state of two
10.1 × 7.5 cm (4 × 3 in)

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