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Stefano della Bella

Death on the Battlefield, from 'The five deaths' (Les cinq Morts)

ca. 1650–64
Etching; proof state retouched with graphite and pen and brown ink
19.1 × 29.8 cm (7.5 × 11.7 in)

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