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Holy Family with Saints and Angel [‘The Holy Family of Francis I’] c.1805-1839
Engraving with etching | 87.3 x 61.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851034
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A print after the so-called Holy Family of Francis I, a painting attributed to Raphael and his workshop (1518) now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. no.604). Lettered state, with publication details, title, dedication and dedicatee's arms.
Showing the full-length seated Virgin supporting the Christ Child stepping out of His cradle; with St Joseph behind her on the right, and the crouched St Elizabeth supporting the Young John the Baptist who clasps his hands in adoration on the left; behind them an angel crowning the Virgin with flowers and a young woman with hands crossed on her chest; in an interior with view of landscape.Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Medium and techniques
Engraving with etching
Measurements
87.3 x 61.3 cm (sheet of paper)
47.4 x 31.5 cm (image)
60.8 x 42.1 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. 170-177, no. 62
Alternative title(s)
DIE HEILIGE FAMILIE.
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