Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trajan Fighting the Dacians — Marco Dente | DiscoverArt

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Trajan Fighting the Dacians

16th century

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26 × 36.5 cm (10.2 × 14.4 in)

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