Battle of the Sea-Gods (right portion of frieze) — Andrea Mantegna | DiscoverArt

Andrea Mantegna

Battle of the Sea-Gods (right portion of frieze)

ca. 1485–88

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29.5 × 39.4 cm (11.6 × 15.5 in)

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