The Calumny of Apelles — Giorgio Ghisi|Luca Penni | DiscoverArt

Giorgio Ghisi|Luca Penni

The Calumny of Apelles

1560

Engraving; third state of six

36.5 × 31.7 cm (14.4 × 12.5 in)

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