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Man Protected by the Shield of Faith, 1559 Maarten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, 1498–1574) Pen and brown ink, over traces of black chalk, on paper; indented for transfer; 14 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (36.4 x 25.9 cm) Purchase, Jessie H. Price and Guy Wildenstein Gifts, Fletcher Fund, and Gift of Dr. Mortimer D. Sackler, Theresa Sackler and Family, 2000 (2000.150)

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