Mythology & Putti
Mythology & Putti
Leda and the Swan
c.1860-76Carbon print | RCIN 851704
A photograph of a drawing by Raphael (c.1507) now in the Royal Library, Windsor Castle (RCIN 912759). The drawing is a copy of Leonardo's composition of 'Leda and the Swan'. A facsimile of the drawing, etched by Lewis and included in 'Original Designs of the Most Celebrated Masters of the Bolognese, Roman Florentine and Venetian Schools ... in His Majesty's collection' (1812) can be found at RCIN 851705.
Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1860-76)
