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Vatican Frescoes

Vatican Frescoes

The battle of Constantine at the Milvian Bridge

c.1853-76

Albumen print | RCIN 852923

Two joined photographs showing a drawing catalogued by Ruland (1876) as being then in the collection of W. Russell. The drawing reproduces the composition of the fresco of 'The Battle of Constantine at the Milvian Bridge', painted by Raphael's workshop in the Sala di Costantino in the Vatican (1520-24) after designes by the master.
  • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)