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Stefano della Bella

The Temple of Vespasian and the Roman Forum, from "Six large views, four of Rome, and two of the Roman countryside" (Six grandes vues, dont quatre de Rome et deux de la Campagne romaine)

1656
Etching; second state of two
30.5 × 27.5 cm (12 × 10.8 in)

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