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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unknown, portal or niche, plan and elevation; perspective study, interior, square chamber with cross-vault, with a scale figure (recto), blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
29.5 × 44.5 cm (11.6 × 17.5 in)

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