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Tapestries

Tapestries

GIULIO ROMANO (ROME C. 1499-MANTUA 1546)

Four putti hanging a garland over a balustrade

c.1853-76

Albumen print | 16.3 x 26.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853325

A photograph of a drawing catalogued by Ruland (1876) as being then in the collection of the late Dr Wellesley at Oxford. The drawing has been formerly associated with designs for a set of tapestries commissioned by Pope Leo X generally known as the Giuochi di putti. For further discussion about the tapestry set, see Bibliographic References.
  • Creator(s)

    Giulio Romano (Rome c. 1499-Mantua 1546) (artist)

  • 16.3 x 26.3 cm (sheet of paper)

  • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mythical creatures
              • Putti
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Decorative techniques & surface decoration
        • Floral decorations
          • Garlands
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.258 D.I.9