The Literary Works of Leonardo da Vinci, Vol. I

French
Plate I

Heliogravure by Dujardin

Printed by Eudes

Leonardo da Vinci, self-portrait, portrait, heliogravure, red chalk, Renaissance, Heliogravure by Dujardin, Printed by Eudes

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