A Young Man Pursuing His Beloved into the Woods — David Vinckboons | DiscoverArt

David Vinckboons

A Young Man Pursuing His Beloved into the Woods

ca. 1621

Pen and brown ink, bluish gray and brown washes.

11.9 × 8.4 cm (4.7 × 3.3 in)

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