Johann Jakob Harder. Line engraving by J. J. Thourneyser, 1687, after M. Merian the younger.

1 print : engraving ; platemark 22.5 x 16.8 cm

Traiano Boccalini presenting a copy of his book 'La bilancia politica' to Tacitus; below, Time and another allegorical figure revive a fainting woman. Engraving by J.J. Thurneisser the elder, 1678, after T. Blanchet.

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