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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

AFTER MASTER I.B (ACTIVE C.1528-30)

Children Harvesting Grapes

after 1518

Pen and black ink, over traces of pencil | 3.2 x 15.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851917

A facsimile of an old print which, according to Ruland (1876), was then in the Ottley's collection. The composition is partially based on an engraving by the Master I.B. (RCIN 851916: reputed to be after Raphael), with additions and changes.
  • Creator(s)

    After Master I.B (active c.1528-30) (engraver)

    After Raphael (1483-1520) (designer)

  • 3.2 x 15.5 cm (sheet of paper)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mythical creatures
              • Putti
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Horticulture
          • Grapes
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • drawings/watercolours
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.142 B.IX.2