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Original Research or Treatment Papers

Stories of the Life of Saint George: Materials and Techniques from a Barbelli Mural Painting

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Pages 463-476 | Received 29 Mar 2023, Accepted 18 Sep 2023, Published online: 03 Oct 2023

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