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Saint Thomas. Etching by G. Ottaviani after G. Cades after I. Scalza.

Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in Philip, his physician, by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him after receiving a letter from General Parmenio suggesting that Philip is poisoning him. Pen drawing attributed to an artist in the circle of G. Cades.

The school of Athens: a gathering of ancient philosophers. Engraving by G. Volpato after G. Cades after Raphael.

Saint Matthew. Engraving by G. Ottaviani after G. Cades after G. Bologna.

Saint Philip Neri with Saint Camillus de Lellis, an infirmary is shown behind them. Etching by P.L. Bombelli after G. Cades.

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Saint Philip Neri with Saint Camillus de Lellis, an infirmary is shown behind them. Etching by P.L. Bombelli after G. Cades.

Saint Matthew. Engraving by G. Ottaviani after G. Cades after G. Bologna.

The school of Athens: a gathering of ancient philosophers. Engraving by G. Volpato after G. Cades after Raphael.

Saint Thomas. Etching by G. Ottaviani after G. Cades after I. Scalza.

Alexander the Great demonstrating his trust in Philip, his physician, by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him after receiving a letter from General Parmenio suggesting that Philip is poisoning him. Pen drawing attributed to an artist in the circle of G. Cades.