Vatican Frescoes
LUDWIG GRÜNER (1801-82)
Joshua halts the Sun and Moon
published 1866Lithograph | 40.6 x 52.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853576
A lithograph reproducing the fresco Joshua halts the sun by the workshop of Raphael (c.1517-19) in the vault of the tenth bay of the Raphael Loggia in the Vatican. Lettered with names of Ludwig Gruner, Consoni and Raphael, and with publication details. Stamped with a blind stamp at lower right (possibly the publisher's blind stamp; not in Lugt). Arched top. Proof state before title. 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 (1483-1520) (artist)
Nicola Consoni (1814-84) (draughtsman)
J Aresti (active 19th century) (printer)
Subject(s)
Joshua(OT)40.6 x 52.8 cm (sheet of paper)
- 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.85
Dacos 2008: Dacos, N., The Loggia of Raphael: A Vatican Art Treasure, 2008 pl.137, p.180
Other number(s)
Ruland p.223 B.XXXIX.3
