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Mathäus Küsel|Ludovico Ottaviano Burnacini

Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthroned at center; set design from 'Il Pomo D'Oro'

1668
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26.8 × 43.6 cm (10.6 × 17.2 in)

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