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Portraits

Portraits

KARL KAPPES (1821-57)

A supposed portrait of Raphael aged about twelve

published 1858

Etching | 15.5 x 12.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850002

An etching reproducing a painting which supposedly depicts Raphael now in the Borghese Gallery, Rome (inv. no. 82297). This print is lettered with the attribution to Timoteo Viti for the painting, the title and numbered XVII. Signed by the printmaker. Published in J.D. Passavant, Rafael Von Urbino Und Sein Vater Giovanni Santi, 1858, vol. 3, plate XVII. See RCINs 850000 and 850001 for photographs of this painting.

This painting is attributed to Rodolfo Ghirlandaio but other artists such as Timoteo Viti have been suggested.
  • Creator(s)

    Karl Kappes (1821-57) (engraver)

    After a work attributed to Ridolfo Ghirlandaio (1485-1560) (artist)

    After a work attributed to Timoteo Viti (1469-1523) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Raphael (1483-1520)
  • 15.5 x 12.3 cm (sheet of paper)

    11.8 x 9.0 cm (image)

  • RAFAEL VON URBINO

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Caps
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • prints
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.3 A.I.3