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The descent from the Cross. Engraving by H. Guttenberg after C.A. Chasselat after P.P. Rubens.

Saint Paul. Line engraving by Massard after C.A. Chasselat after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

An Inca priest makes a sacrifice to the sun; representing the continent of America. Stipple engraving by J.D. Nargeot after C.A. Chasselat.

Three women and five men gathered in a room which opens up to classical architecture, the group on the left is making music while the others are engaged in conversation; representing the continent of Europe. Stipple engraving by Nargeot after C.A. Chasselat.

People and scenery representing the continent of Africa. Stipple engraving by J.D. Nargeot after C.A. Chasselat.

Saint Vincent Ferrer. Stipple engraving by Bocelman, 1843, after C.A. Chasselat.

Four couples dancing the quadrille. Engraving, ca. 1825.

Saint Francis of Assisi. Line engraving by F. Forster after C.A. Chasselat after L. de La Hyre.

Saint Gaetano kneeling in front of an altar, looking up at the Virgin and Child seated on a cloud. Stipple by Augros after C.A. Chasselat, 1830.

Saint Christine: she is flogged before being cut with red hot knives. Stipple engraving by Benard after C.A. Chasselat.

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An Inca priest makes a sacrifice to the sun; representing the continent of America. Stipple engraving by J.D. Nargeot after C.A. Chasselat.

Saint Paul. Line engraving by Massard after C.A. Chasselat after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

Saint Gaetano kneeling in front of an altar, looking up at the Virgin and Child seated on a cloud. Stipple by Augros after C.A. Chasselat, 1830.

Saint Vincent Ferrer. Stipple engraving by Bocelman, 1843, after C.A. Chasselat.

The descent from the Cross. Engraving by H. Guttenberg after C.A. Chasselat after P.P. Rubens.

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