Sculptura, or, The history and art of chalcography, and engraving in copper : with an ample enumeration of the most renowned masters and their works : to which is annexed, a new manner of engraving, or mezzotinto (1755)

Evelyn, John, 1620-1706, Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682, Payne, John, d. 1787, Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766 · London : Printed for J. Payne ... · leaf 161

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