Manuel Esquivel de Sotomayor (1777-after 1842)
The Bust of the Virgin Mary 1815
Engraving | 25.6 x 19.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850699
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An engraving of the bust of the figure of the Virgin from the so-called Madonna del Cardellino, a painting by Raphael (c.1506) now in the Uffizi, Florence (inv.1890, no.1447). Lettered with the title and production details. See RCIN 850698 for a photograph of the painting.
Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Engraving
Measurements
25.6 x 19.8 cm (sheet of paper)
15.7 x 13.6 cm (image)
23.7 x 18.5 cm (platemark)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 219-222, no. 27
Alternative title(s)
MATER CASTISSIMA
