Joseph Alois Drda (Prague 1783-Prague 1883)
Head of a philosopher [from 'The School of Athens'] c.1805-25
Engraving with etching | 25.4 x 20.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 852537.d
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A print reproducing the head of the man crowned with wine-leaves, resting a book on a marble plinth in the lower left corner of Raphael's fresco of The School of Athens, painted in c.1509-10 in the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican. Lettered with Raphael's name and engraver's monogram.
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
25.4 x 20.0 cm (sheet of paper)