Luca di Leida Luke of Leiden
Venus and Cupid, 1528
print mm.114x161
second state…

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Luca di Leida

Luke of Leiden Venus and Cupid, 1528 print mm.114x161 second state, poor contrast, partial trimming inside edges

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