The Parnassus c.1591-1621
Engraving | 41.3 x 67.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 852459
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A print reproducing the fresco of the Parnassus, painted by Raphael in c.1510-11 in the Stanza della Segnatura, Vatican. Lettered in Latin with production details on the window architrave. Four verses in Latin apparently by C. Schoneus on a fictive sheet of paper attached to the door frame at lower centre. Upper right corner damaged.
Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Medium and techniques
Engraving
Measurements
41.3 x 67.8 cm (sheet of paper)
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Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1949. Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts 1450-1700. 32 vols, Amsterdam – Hollstein XI, p.227, no.183Bibliographic reference(s)
Chapman/Plazzotta/Henry 2004 : Chapman, H, Plazzotta, C, Henry, T. Raphael. From Urbino to Rome. London, 2004 pp.51-5, fig.38