The Virgin and Child with St Anne and the young John the Baptist

A print which, according to the legend below the image, is based on a drawing attributed to G.F. Penni then in the collection of Dr Richard Mead. The composition corresponds with the so-called 'La Perla', a painting now in the Museo del Prado, Madrid (inv. no.301) generally attributed to Giulio Romano (c.1518-19), possibly after a design by Raphael; with an entirely different background and lacking the figure of St Joseph. A photograph of 'La Perla' can be found at RCIN 851004.

Showing the full-length seated Virgin supporting the Christ Child and resting her left hand on the shoulder of St Anne, with the young John the Baptist approaching the group on the left offering fruit.