Vatican Frescoes
Vatican Frescoes
A triton blowing a conch shell
dated 1555Etching | RCIN 853739
An etching by the monogrammist A.P. catalogued by Ruland (1876) as related to a design element in the Loggia, designed by Raphael and executed by his workshop (c.1517-19) in the Vatican. Dated at bottom left. Trimmed within platemark. Annotated on verso.
Three other etchings thought to reproduce decorative features from the loggia by this printmaker are also known; see RCINs 853729, 853733 and 853738.
The repeating sequence of decoration in the Logge - see Dacos 2008 (Bibliographic References) for more information - is strongly influenced by the antique; Raphael had studied antique sculpture and painting in Rome.
Three other etchings thought to reproduce decorative features from the loggia by this printmaker are also known; see RCINs 853729, 853733 and 853738.
The repeating sequence of decoration in the Logge - see Dacos 2008 (Bibliographic References) for more information - is strongly influenced by the antique; Raphael had studied antique sculpture and painting in Rome.
- Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
