Moritz Steinla (1791-1858)
Two winged cherubs [detail from 'The Sistine Madonna'] c.1811-1848
Etching and engraving | 25.0 x 40.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851072
![Two winged cherubs [detail from 'The Sistine Madonna']](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/9/0/743626-1521458142.jpg?itok=KgHZnMwC "Two winged cherubs [detail from 'The Sistine Madonna']")
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A print reproducing two winged cherubs leaning on a parapet and looking upwards; a detail from the so-called Sistine Madonna, a painting by Raphael now in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden (inv. no.93). Lettered with production details and title. A photograph of the painting can be found at RCIN 851062.
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
Etching and engraving
Measurements
25.0 x 40.0 cm (sheet of paper)
26.0 x 14.8 cm (image)
22.6 x 33.0 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. 107-116, no. 53
Alternative title(s)
DIE ENGEL DER MADONNA DES H. SIXTUS.
