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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Forum of Nerva, entablature, elevation; cornice, elevation (recto) Forum of Nerva, architrave panel, ceiling plan, Corinthian, capital (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
29.3 × 44.2 cm (11.5 × 17.4 in)

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