Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Ocean God — Nicolas Beatrizet | DiscoverArt

Nicolas Beatrizet

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Ocean God

1560

Engraving; second state of three (Robert-Dumesnil)

34.5 × 44.2 cm (13.6 × 17.4 in)

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