Pietro Ghigi (first half 19th century)
Head of a young man wearing a plumed hat [from 'The Donation of Constantine'] c.1790-1850
Engraving | 45.4 x 33.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 852943
![Head of a young man wearing a plumed hat [from 'The Donation of Constantine']](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/b/e/760340-1527675563.jpg?itok=1t_5KD0Q "Head of a young man wearing a plumed hat [from 'The Donation of Constantine']")
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A print reproducing the head of the young man wearing a plumed hat painted in the right foreground of the fresco of The Donation of Constantine, executed by Raphael's workshop in the Sala di Costantino in the Vatican between 1520 and 1524. Lettered with production details. The figure is identified as the painter Raffaellino dal Colle (1490–1566). Published in Raccolta delle teste dei filosofi, dei Poeti, colle nove Muse ed Apollo, e di altri uomini illustri dipinti da Raffaelle..., a series engraved by a number of different artists after designs by Luigi Agricola.
Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Measurements
45.4 x 33.4 cm (sheet of paper)
35.0 x 27.4 cm (platemark)
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Alternative title(s)
RAFFAELE DAL COLLE / Del Borgo S. Sepolcro discepolo di Giulio Romano. Ajutò il suo Maes / tro a dipingere la Sala di Costantino nel Vaticano, e dipinse anche nelle / Logge coi disegni di Raffaele da Urbino.
