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Unknown
The Vatican Obelisk, from Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae
1550
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Artist
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- Title The Vatican Obelisk, from Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae
- Date 1550
- Medium Engraving
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Dimensions
sheet | 22 1/2 x 17 in.
- Credit line Gift of the Art and Archaeology Department, Washington University, 1980
- Object number WU 1980.5.10
1980
Washington University Art and Archaeology Department
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