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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unidentified, ceiling plan (recto) Palazzo Farnese, ceiling plan (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
43.9 × 29.1 cm (17.3 × 11.5 in)

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