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Netherlandish 16th Century, Sacrifice Scene (Gaius Mucius Scaevola?) (late 16th century)
Title: Netherlandish 16th Century, Sacrifice Scene (Gaius Mucius Scaevola?) (late 16th century)
Description:
Pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, 9 3/4 × 14 1/16 in.
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