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Print, Mercury and Argus

This is a Print. It was print maker: Simone Cantarini. It is dated ca. 1640. Its medium is etching on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by George A. Hearn.

Its dimensions are

26.5 × 30.9 cm (10 7/16 × 12 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Print, Mercury and Argus; Print Maker: Simone Cantarini (Italian, 1612 - 1648); Italy; etching on paper; 26.5 × 30.9 cm (10 7/16 × 12 3/16 in.); 1896-31-44

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