Allegory of Life — Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)|Giorgio Ghisi | DiscoverArt

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)|Giorgio Ghisi

Allegory of Life

1561

Engraving; second state of six (BLL)

37.5 × 53.8 cm (14.8 × 21.2 in)

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