Silenus Pulled out of the Water

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Silenus Pulled out of the Water
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Silenus Pulled out of the Water

Date1665-1746
MediumEtching
DimensionsSheet: 208 × 257 mm. (8 3/16 × 10 1/8 in.)
Plate: 152 × 190 mm. (6 × 7 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.15180
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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