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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

    The Vintage Season

    c.1528-1550

    Etching | RCIN 851806

    A reversed copy after an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi (RCIN 851804: after a design reputed to be by Raphael). The seated figure of a pope above Bacchus at upper left is an addition by Hopfer. With engraver's monogram on the vat at lower left (see Nagler, III, no.2502). With a pencil annotation at lower left.
    • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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