Figures and a River God — Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century

Figures and a River God

17th century

Red chalk on cream paper

20.9 × 21.7 cm (8.2 × 8.5 in)

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