Marsyas
(16th century)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
33.2 × 26.4 × 14.0 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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