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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

    ATTRIBUTED TO MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (C. 1480-1534)

    Young Man and a Nymph Followed by Eros

    c.1500-34

    Engraving | 7.5 x 5.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851789

    A small engraving attributed to Marcantonio Raimondi or a member of his School. Bartsch credits Raphael with the invention of the composition.

    • Creator(s)

      Attributed to Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534) (engraver)

      After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

    • 7.5 x 5.1 cm (sheet of paper)

    • 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
              • Cupid
              • Nymphs
      • Philosophy & Psychology
        • Psychology
          • Emotions
            • Love
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • prints
    • Other number(s)

      Ruland p.134 D.XXXV.1

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