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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Domus Aurea, unidentified, grotteschi, details (recto) blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
23.5 × 16.5 cm (9.3 × 6.5 in)

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