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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

LOUISE CHARLOTTE SOYER

Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto Diving the Universe

published 1803

Etching | 18.6 x 24.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851728

An outline-etching reproducing a composition designed by Giulio Romano and known through an engraving by Giulio Bonasone (RCIN 851727). The print erroneously credits Raphael as the inventor of the composition; lettered with titles and production details. Published in C.P. Landon, 'Vie et Œuvre complète de Raphaël Sanzio', 1803, plate 464.
  • Creator(s)

    Louise Charlotte Soyer (etcher)

    After Giulio Romano (Rome c. 1499-Mantua 1546) (artist)

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

  • 18.6 x 24.1 cm (sheet of paper)

    11.2 x 17.4 cm (image)

    14.0 x 20.7 cm (platemark)

  • Jupiter Neptune et Pluton tirant au sort l'empire du monde. / Jupiter Neptun und Pluto loosen wegen der berrschaft der welt. / Jupiter, Neptune & Pluto drawing the lot about the empire of the world.

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Language, Linguistics and Literature
      • Literature
        • Fiction
          • Tales & legends
            • Myths
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Religions of antiquity
          • Classical mythology
            • Jupiter (myth)
            • Neptune (mythology)
            • Pluto (Mythology)