Vatican Frescoes
Vatican Frescoes
Studies for statues
c.1853-76Albumen print | RCIN 852566
A photograph of a drawing by Raphael (c.1509) now in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (inv. no.WA1846.192).
The studies connect with the statue of Minerva occurring at upper right in 'The School of Athens' and with other niched statues painted nearby on the wall of the right aisle and in the right transept. On the inverted page is a figure study which has been often described as a preliminary sketch for the philosopher descending steps. For further discussion, see Bibliographic References.
The studies connect with the statue of Minerva occurring at upper right in 'The School of Athens' and with other niched statues painted nearby on the wall of the right aisle and in the right transept. On the inverted page is a figure study which has been often described as a preliminary sketch for the philosopher descending steps. For further discussion, see Bibliographic References.
- Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
