Roman Ruins, second version of title-page — Wenceslaus Hollar|Sebastiaen Vrancx | DiscoverArt

Wenceslaus Hollar|Sebastiaen Vrancx

Roman Ruins, second version of title-page

ca. 1650

Etching, second state of two (NH) (copy?)

6.9 × 10.3 cm (2.7 × 4.1 in)

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