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The goddess Diana presiding over military figures representing the choleric temperament. Etching by J.D. Nessenthaler after himself, c. 1750.
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The goddess Diana presiding over military figures representing the choleric temperament. Etching by J.D. Nessenthaler after himself, c. 1750.

Johann David Nessenthaler

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Lettering: Cholericus. Præter horrenda Mars nihil amat arma,/ quæ sœpe timida terrere corda solent ...

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