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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

Venus after her bath

c.1500-1530

Engraving | RCIN 851677

An engraving after a design by Raphael. A reversed copy at RCIN 851678; a copy by Johannes Wierix at RCIN 851679.
  • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)