Jacob's dream c.1549-80
Engraving | 25.6 x 35.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853463
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An engraving by Jacob Bos after the fresco Jacob's dream painted by the workshop of Raphael (c.1517-19) in the vault of the sixth bay of the Raphael Loggia in the Vatican. Lettered 'RAPH.UR.IN.VEN.' and 'Iac.B.B.icid'. On watermarked paper. See 853464 for another version of this print, also lettered with Bos's name, and with variations. Trimmed along all edges.
Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Medium and techniques
Engraving
Measurements
25.6 x 35.3 cm (sheet of paper)
Markings
watermark: fleur de lys [left]
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1949. Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts 1450-1700. 32 vols, Amsterdam vol.III, p.148
Davidson 1985 : Davidson, Bernice F. Raphael's Bible. A Study of the Vatican Logge, 1985 fig.54
Dacos 2008: Dacos, N., The Loggia of Raphael: A Vatican Art Treasure, 2008 pl.119, p.160