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Ceslaus of Krakow, Anonymous Italian artist of the 18th century
Brown ink on laid paper, 206 x 145 mm.
In the background, the scene recalls the legend of the defense of Wroclaw from the attack of the Tartars. Thanks to the prayer of Ceslaus of Krakow, a Dominican friar, fireballs appeared above the city and forced the attackers to flee.
In the background, the scene recalls the legend of the defense of Wroclaw from the attack of the Tartars. Thanks to the prayer of Ceslaus of Krakow, a Dominican friar, fireballs appeared above the city and forced the attackers to flee.
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