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AFTER A WORK ATTRIBUTED TO RIDOLFO GHIRLANDAIO (1485-1560)

A supposed portrait of Raphael aged about twelve

c.1853-1876

Albumen print | 14.0 x 10.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850001

A photograph of a painting which supposedly depicts Raphael now in the Borghese Gallery, Rome (inv. no. 82297). This painting is attributed to Rodolfo Ghirlandaio but other artists such as Timoteo Viti have been suggested.

  • Creator(s)

    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)

  • 14.0 x 10.0 cm (sheet of paper)

  • Acquired for 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
        • photographs
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.3 A.I.2

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