Vatican Frescoes
LUDWIG GRÜNER (1801-82)
Jacob asks for Rachel as wife
published 1866Lithograph | 41.1 x 51.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853476
A lithograph reproducing the fresco Jacob asks for Rachel as wife painted by the workshop of Raphael (c.1517-19) in the vault of the sixth bay of the Raphael Loggia in the Vatican. Lettered with names of Raphael, Ludwig Gruner and Consoni. Stamped with a blind stamp at lower right (possibly the publisher's blind stamp; not in Lugt). Published in Scripture prints from the frescoes of Raphael in the Vatican. Edited by Lewis Gruner. With an introductory preface by the Rev. Charles H.H. Wright, London 1866.
Passavant (see Bibliographic References) noted that the lithographs in this publication, made from drawings by Nicola Consoni (1814-84) of the frescoes, were made 'in the manner of woodcuts'.
Passavant (see Bibliographic References) noted that the lithographs in this publication, made from drawings by Nicola Consoni (1814-84) of the frescoes, were made 'in the manner of woodcuts'.
Creator(s)
Ludwig Grüner (1801-82) (designer)
After a work by the workshop of Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Nicola Consoni (1814-84) (draughtsman)
J Aresti (active 19th century) (printer)
Subject(s)
Jacob(OT)Rachel (OT)41.1 x 51.4 cm (sheet of paper)
GENESIS.C.XXIX.
- Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1866-76)
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Bible & Holy Scripture
- Old Testament
- Bible & Holy Scripture
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- prints
- Religion & Theology
Bibliographic reference(s)
Davidson 1985 : Davidson, Bernice F. Raphael's Bible. A Study of the Vatican Logge, 1985 fig.56
Dacos 2008: Dacos, N., The Loggia of Raphael: A Vatican Art Treasure, 2008 pl.121, p.162
Other number(s)
Ruland p.219 B.XXIII.3
