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The villa at Nancy in the background, two putti holding a drapery at top center, from "Various views of remarkable palaces in Italy and France" (Diverses vues d'endroits remarquables d'Italie et de France)

Stefano della Bella Italian
Israel Silvestre French
Publisher Israël Henriet French

1649–51

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The villa at Nancy in the background, two putti holding a drapery at top center, from "Various views of remarkable palaces in Italy and France" (Diverses vues d'endroits remarquables d'Italie et de France), Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610–1664 Florence), Etching — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The villa at Nancy in the background, two putti holding a drapery at top center, from "Various views of remarkable palaces in Italy and France" (Diverses vues d'endroits remarquables d'Italie et de France)

Series/Portfolio: Various views of remarkable palaces in Italy and France (Diverses vues d'endroits remarquables d'Italie et de France)

Artist: Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610–1664 Florence)

Artist: Israel Silvestre (French, Nancy 1621–1691 Paris)

Publisher: Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590–1661 Paris)

Date: 1649–51

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet: 5 1/16 x 9 1/2 in. (12.8 x 24.2 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture

Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Object Number: 2012.136.538.1

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