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JAMES GODBY (ACTIVE 1790-1820)

A self-portrait of Raphael

published 1 Jan 1818

Stipple engraving | 57.4 x 42.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850055

A print reproducing in reverse and with many alterations the self-portrait 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. Signed by the printmaker with publication details. Frontispiece to "An Analysis of the Picture of the Transfiguration",1817.

  • Creator(s)

    James Godby (active 1790-1820) (engraver)

    After Gaubaud (fl.1818) (designer)

    After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

    Bowyer, R. : 80 Pall Mall (publisher)

    Subject(s)

    Raphael (1483-1520)

  • 57.4 x 42.4 cm (sheet of paper)

    35.6 x 33.2 cm (image)

  • Portrait of Raffaelle from the original in the Vatican at Rome

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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • prints
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.6 A.VII.14

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