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Giovanni Larciani

Cartouche with Image of Veronica's Veil with Alternate Designs for the Left and the Right Halves

18th century
Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, over traces of leadpoint, on cream paper. Center lines in lead and in pen and black ink
23.7 × 15.4 cm (9.3 × 6.1 in)

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