ANONYMOUS, 16TH CENTURY

Putti Playing

c.1530-70

Engraving | 18.4 x 28.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853312

A reversed anonymous copy of an engraving by the Master of the Die (active 1530-60) thought to be after a design related to a set of tapestries traditionally known as the Giuochi di putti, most likely designed by Giovanni da Udine (perhaps with Raphael's involvement in the conception of the set) and woven in Flanders for Pope Leo X. Lettered with monograms: F.H. (lower right), and a die with the letter B (lower left).

For an impression of the engraving by the Master of the Die and further discussion, see RCIN 853311.

Creator(s)

Anonymous, 16th century (engraver)

After Master of the Die (active 1530-60) (engraver)

Associated with Raphael (1483-1520) (designer)
18.4 x 28.0 cm (sheet of paper)
Added to 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
  Tapestries
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Bibliographic reference(s)

Raphael Invenit 1985 : G. Bernini Pezzini et al., Raphael Invenit. Stampe di Raffaello nelle Collezioni dell'Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, Rome, 1985 p.138, under no.II.6 (entry by Stefania Massari)

Cordellier/Py 1992 : Raphael : son atelier, ses copistes, 1992 / par Dominique Cordellier et Bernadette Py, Paris (Inventaire general des dessins Italiens ; V / sous la direction de Francoise Viatte) p.606

Tapestry in the Renaissance 2002 : Tapestry in the Renaissance. Art and Magnificence, ed. Thomas P. Campbell, The Metropolitan Museum of Art 2002 pp.229-33

Other number(s)

Ruland p.258 D.I.2

Putti Playing

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