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Thornhill, James, Sir, 1675–1734
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Painting in England 1700-1850 - From The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (Yale University Art Gallery, 1965-04-15 - 1965-06-20)
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Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Jacob's Dream
1705
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Illustration to Tonson's Ovid Metamorphosis (two of four)
ca. 1710