The Virgin and Child with Holy Figures [‘The Madonna del Pesce’] published 1837
Etching and engraving | 66.4 x 48.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850950
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An engraving after the so-called Madonna del Pesce, a painting by Raphael and his workshop (c.1513-14) now in the Museo del Prado, Madrid (inv. no.297). Lettered with title and production details.
Showing the enthroned Virgin holding the Christ Child with both hands, with the Archangel Raphael presenting the young Tobias who kneels down while holding a fish on the left, and St Jerome with an open book and his lion on the right.Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Medium and techniques
Etching and engraving
Measurements
66.4 x 48.6 cm (sheet of paper)
46.1 x 33.2 cm (image)
60.9 x 42.3 cm (platemark)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2005 : Capellen, JM, 2005. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 2, The Roman Religious Paintings ca.1508-1520 pp. 117123, no. 54
Alternative title(s)
LA MADONNA DEL PESCE