Vatican Frescoes
Vatican Frescoes
LUDWIG GRÜNER (1801-82)
The Last Supper
published 1866Lithograph | 41.5 x 58.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853643
A lithograph reproducing the fresco The Last Supper by the workshop of Raphael (c.1517-19) in the vault of the thirteenth bay of the Raphael Loggia in the Vatican. Lettered with the names of Raphael and Ludwig Gruner. 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)
Subject(s)
Jesus Christ41.5 x 58.7 cm (sheet of paper)
- Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1866-76)
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Public Life of Christ
- Last Supper
- Public Life of Christ
- Bible & Holy Scripture
- New Testament
- Life of Christ
- 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.113
Dacos 2008: Dacos, N., The Loggia of Raphael: A Vatican Art Treasure, 2008 pl.150, p.191
Other number(s)
Ruland p.226 B.LII.3
