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GEORGE BICKHAM (1684-1758)

A self-portrait of Raphael

published 1742

Engraving with etching | 15.1 x 8.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850058

A print loosely based on the self-portrait of Raphael depicted in the fresco 'The School of Athens' painted by Raphael in c.1509-10 in the Stanza della Segnatura, Vatican. Lettered with the title and signed by the printmaker. Frontispiece to Bickham's 'Deliciae Britannicae, or The curiosities of Hampton-Court and Windsor Castle', 1742.

  • Creator(s)

    George Bickham (1684-1758) (engraver)

    After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

    George Bickham (1684-1758) (author)

    Subject(s)

    Raphael (1483-1520)

  • 15.1 x 8.9 cm (sheet of paper)

    14.3 x 8.3 cm (image)

  • Rafaelle De Urbino

  • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-1876)

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Decorative motifs
        • Cartouches
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • prints
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.6 A.VII.17

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