Farnese Hercules — Mario Cartaro|Giorgio Ghisi | DiscoverArt

Mario Cartaro|Giorgio Ghisi

Farnese Hercules

1552–88

Engraving

34.2 × 22.2 cm (13.5 × 8.7 in)

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