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Paolo Pagani

The Discovery of Romulus and Remus (recto); Three Ancient Soldiers (verso)

1690–1700
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, on brownish paper
19.4 × 29.1 cm (7.6 × 11.5 in)

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