Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Lion Attacking a Horse — Adamo (Ghisi) Scultori | DiscoverArt

Adamo (Ghisi) Scultori

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Lion Attacking a Horse

ca. 1540–80

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21.5 × 26.5 cm (8.5 × 10.4 in)

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