Painting illustrated in three diallogues, containing some choice observations upon the art. Together with the Lives of the most eminent painters, from Cimabue, to the time of Raphael and Michael Angelo. With an explanation of the difficult terms (1685)
Aglionby, William, d. 1705, Dibner, Bern donor, Vasari, Giorgio, 1511-1574 Lives of the most eminent painters · London, Printed by J. Gain for the author, sold by W. Kettilby · leaf 10
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