Johann Leonhard Raab (1825-99)
The Virgin and Child [‘The Tempi Madonna’] c.1845-1876
Engraving with etching | 87.0 x 65.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850721
![The Virgin and Child [`The Tempi Madonna?]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/1/c/741595-1520337586.jpg?itok=4BUrpvK3 "The Virgin and Child [`The Tempi Madonna?]")
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An engraving after the so-called Tempi Madonna, a painting executed by Raphael for the Tempi family (1507-08) now in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich (inv. no.WA 796). Final state, lettered with production details. For a proof before letters, see RCIN 850722. For a photograph of the painting, see RCIN 850719.
Showing the half-length standing Virgin holding the Christ Child, at whom she looks dearly while inclining her head and pressing her cheek to that of her son; in a landscape.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 with etching
Measurements
87.0 x 65.9 cm (sheet of paper)
34.9 x 24.3 cm (image)
48.3 x 35.9 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. 266-268, no. 37
Alternative title(s)
LA MADONNA DI TEMPI.
