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Comments
Please,
Could you tell me where was this painting initially?
It is possible it was in the Spanish Royal collection in Madrid in Titian’s time?
Victoria
Hi Victoria, could you clarify which of the six paintings I discuss you are referring to in your comment? Thanks, Luisa