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Stefano della Bella

A shepherd on horseback in the middle of a stream, facing left, dogs, goats and cows follow to left and right, a large tree to left and mountains to right in the background, from 'Four large landscapes' (Quatre grands paysages en hauteur)

ca. 1652–57
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25.5 × 18.5 cm (10 × 7.3 in)

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