Cadmus killing the Dragon — Léon Davent|Francesco Primaticcio | DiscoverArt

Léon Davent|Francesco Primaticcio

Cadmus killing the Dragon

ca. 1540–45

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25 × 30.5 cm (9.8 × 12 in)

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