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Vatican Frescoes

Vatican Frescoes

The Oath of Leo III

c.1860-76

Carbon print | RCIN 852802

A photograph reproducing the fresco of 'The Oath of Leo III', painted by Raphael and his workshop in the Stanza dell'Incendio in the Vatican in c.1517.
  • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1860-76)