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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)
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