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Stefano della Bella|Israël Henriet

Black slave carries a leopard pelt and holds the bridle of a horse, from "Several heads in the Persian style" (Plusieurs têtes coiffées à la persienne)

1649–50
Etching; second state of two
10.1 × 8.5 cm (4 × 3.3 in)

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