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Think this painting is too small? Think again! Before the age of photography, friends, colleagues, and potential spouses commonly exchanged small portraits as a token of friendship, a practice similar to giving “senior pictures” to friends and family.

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam

European Art: West Gallery»

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