Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
Giovanni Battista Franco (c. 1510-1561)
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Baptist c.1530-1551
Engraving with etching | 24.7 x 37.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851327
A print reproducing a composition formerly associated with Raphael. Late state with engraver's name on plate at lower centre, and mysterious lettering just above: W˚ 21. Not described in Bartsch.
The print shows the full-length Virgin seating on the ground and holding the Christ Child on her lap, with the Infant Baptist seating at left under a tree.
The print shows the full-length Virgin seating on the ground and holding the Christ Child on her lap, with the Infant Baptist seating at left under a tree.
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Creator(s)
Giovanni Battista Franco (c. 1510-1561) (engraver)
Giovanni Battista Franco (c. 1510-1561) (printmaker)
After a work previously attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary -
24.7 x 37.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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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
- visual works
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Other number(s)
Ruland p.100 D.XV.1
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