b.July 5, 1761, La Bass??e, France d. Jan. 4, 1845, Paris French Louis Leopold Boilly Location   Related Paintings of Louis Leopold Boilly :. | Hl. Helena findet das Heilige Kreuz, Entwurf | Cardinal and Nun | Prudence fgh | cheval gris | The Baptism of St.Acacius and Company St.Acacius Combats the Rebels with the Help of the Angels The Martyrdom of St.Acacius and Company |
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