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Mythology & Putti

    AFTER RAPHAEL (URBINO 1483-ROME 1520)

    Aeneas escorted by Dido

    c.1853-76

    Albumen print | 7.8 x 7.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851666

    A photograph of a drawing now in the Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth House (inv. no.727a). The drawing is a preparatory study by Raphael for a border compartment (second compartment right) of the 'Quos Ego', a composition designed by Raphael and engraved by Raimondi (RCINs 851662, 851663). A photograph of another study by Raphael for the 'Quos Ego' composition at RCIN 851665.

    • Creator(s)

      After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)

    • 7.8 x 7.6 cm (sheet of paper)

    • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

    • Subject(s)
      • Religion & Theology
        • Religions and faiths
          • Religions of antiquity
            • Classical mythology
              • Aeneas
      • Language, Linguistics and Literature
        • Literature
          • Fiction
            • Tales & legends
              • Myths
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