The Seven Liberal Arts Persecuted by Pluto and Bacchus — Jost Amman | DiscoverArt

The Seven Liberal Arts Persecuted by Pluto and Bacchus

ca. 1554–91

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6.4 × 29.7 cm (2.5 × 11.7 in)

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