Sketchbook Page; Monument of Marcus Aurelius Antonius with Son; Study for an Engraving, Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605, Pen and ink, brush and bistre wash on laid paper, Vertical rectangle. Reverse: A) Oblique view of a pedestal with an equestrian monument. Behind the horse stands a naked boy carrying a small sword in his left hand and a dead child upon his right shoulder. Caption: 'Antonio/ un pidestalle con Sntonio filosofa padre e comodo/ figlilo nudo con spada in mano uno bambino in spala/ morte.' B) At top, horizontally, the Crucifix is shown in the central part

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