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The Fifth Day

The First Novell

STORYTELLER: PANFILO
ARTWORK: THE DECAMERON OF PETRU RUSU
THE FIFTH DAY, THE FIRST NOVELL
1985 HAND COLORED ETCHING
AQUATINTA AQUAFORTE 21X29 CM | 8½X11½ IN

Panfilo wants to demonstrate the power

of Love to convert those who have
contempt for it. But he’s pretty sure
he’s preaching to the choir, since all of
his companions are in love.

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