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Sangallo family|Marcus Pollio Vitruvius

Recto: Front Elevation of a Roman Temple in Ruins (inspired by Giuliano da Sangallo); Verso: Elevation of the Nave of a Roman Basilica in Ruins (? the Basilica Giulia, inspired by Giuliano da Sangallo).

1530–45
Pen and dark brown ink
24.9 × 24.4 cm (9.8 × 9.6 in)

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