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Jacques Callot

Saint John Preaching in the Desert (Saint Jean Préchant dans le Désert), with arm upraised, surrounded by male and female figures in a rocky setting

1634–35
Etching
7.5 × 9.3 cm (3 × 3.7 in)

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