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Allegory

Allegory

AFTER MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (C. 1480-1534)

Prudence

c.1515-1545

Etching | 10.6 x 7.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851972

A print which is a copy in reverse of an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi (see RCIN 851971 for it).

The author of the original design is unclear. According to Bartsch, Marcantonio's engraving may be based on a drawing by Raphael, whereas Passavant credits Marcantonio himself with the invention of the composition. For further discussion, see Bibliographic References.
  • Creator(s)

    After Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534) (printmaker)

    After a work attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (designer)

  • 10.6 x 7.7 cm (sheet of paper)

  • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

  • Subject(s)
    • Philosophy & Psychology
      • Philosophy
        • Allegory