Study of a Fallen Soldier — Adam Frans van der Meulen | DiscoverArt

Adam Frans van der Meulen

Study of a Fallen Soldier

17th century

Black and white chalk on blue paper

9.1 × 14.7 cm (3.6 × 5.8 in)

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