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The death of Sophonisba. 18th c Black ink, red...

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The death of Sophonisba. 18th c Black ink, red chalk, grey wash, heightened with white, 33,7 x 28,5 cm, laid paper (few sm. creases). Laid down on passe-partout, under passe-partout. The noblewoman from Carthago is about to poison herself in order to avoid the humiliation of a Roman triumph.