Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
After a work previously attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)
The Virgin and Child c.1800-1876
30.9 x 22.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850946
This facsimile reproduces a print which is attributed on plate to Raphael and was catalogued by Ruland (1876) as being then in the 'collection at Madrid'. Published in El Arte en España (blind stamp, upper centre).
The composition closely resembles (although in reverse) an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi described as after a drawing by Raphael related to his paintings of the Madonna di Foligno and Madonna Sistina. An impression of Marcantonio's engraving can be found at RCIN 850942.
Showing the Virgin sitting on clouds, supporting the standing Child who looks down, with angels amongst the clouds.
The composition closely resembles (although in reverse) an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi described as after a drawing by Raphael related to his paintings of the Madonna di Foligno and Madonna Sistina. An impression of Marcantonio's engraving can be found at RCIN 850942.
Showing the Virgin sitting on clouds, supporting the standing Child who looks down, with angels amongst the clouds.
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Creator(s)
After a work previously attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
After Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary -
30.9 x 22.6 cm (sheet of paper)
20.8 x 15.0 cm (image)
29.5 x 20.8 cm (platemark)
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FAC-SIMILE DE UN GRABADO DE RAFAEL.
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Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- prints
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Virgin & Child
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Earth sciences
- Meteorology
- Clouds
- Meteorology
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Cherubs
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Earth sciences
- visual works
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Other number(s)
Ruland p.73 A.XXXI.16
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