Italian - The Madman Makes the Party, and the Wise Man Enjoys It, 18th century

Italian

The Madman Makes the Party, and the Wise Man Enjoys It [Il pazzo fa la festa, e il savio se la gode], 18th century

Etching with hand coloring on paper, 20 x 27.5 cm (7 7/8 x 10 13/16 in.)

Commentary

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