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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

    AFTER MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (C. 1480-1534)

    David Playing the Harp with Dancing Children

    after 1510

    Etching | 23.3 x 37.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851889

    An anonymous etching the composition of which is based on a print by Marcantonio Raimondi (RCIN 851880), reproduced in reverse, with the addition of David playing the harp at left and landscape background.

    • Creator(s)

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

      After Raphael (1483-1520) (designer)

      Subject(s)

      David (OT)

    • 23.3 x 37.6 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
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Music
          • Musical instruments
            • Harps
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • prints
    • Other number(s)

      Ruland p.140 A.IV.10

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