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NICHOLAS DE LARMESSIN I (1632-94)

A portrait of a man, formerly supposed to be Raphael

published c.1682-1695

Engraving | 18.8 x 14.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850137

An engraving after a painting formerly attributed to Titian and believed to depict Raphael. Signed by the printmaker, with the attribution of the painting to Titian. Lettered with the title which identifies Raphael as the sitter. This print was published in Isaac Bullart's "Académie des Sciences et Arts..." (Brussels: François Foppens), vol. 1, p. 359. Trimmed within the platemark.

  • Creator(s)

    Nicholas de Larmessin I (1632-94) (engraver)

    After a work previously attributed to Titian (c. 1488-Venice 1576) (artist)

    Bullart, Isaac (author)

    Subject(s)

    Raphael (1483-1520)

  • 18.8 x 14.4 cm (sheet of paper)

    16.3 x 13.5 cm (image)

  • RAPHAEL D'URBIN

  • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Men
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • prints
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.11 B.XV.1

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