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Anonymous, Italian, 16th century

Ancient Naval Battle (Recto); Park with Monuments (Verso)

16th century
Pen and brown ink (recto); Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash (verso)
14.5 × 21 cm (5.7 × 8.3 in)

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