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Jean Boulanger (1606-60)
The Virgin and Child with Pinks [‘Madonna dei Garofani’] c.1628-1670
Engraving | 41.5 x 29.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850742
![The Virgin and Child with Pinks [`Madonna dei Garofani?]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/4/f/741615-1520337673.jpg?itok=2egHKoza "The Virgin and Child with Pinks [`Madonna dei Garofani?]")
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A print reproducing (in reverse) the composition of Raphael's so-called Madonna dei Garofani (or Madonna of the Pinks) currently in the National Gallery, London (inv. no.NG 6596). Lettered with production details. It has been suggested that this engraving may have been based upon a print by Jean Couvay, an impression of which can be found at RCIN 850640. For further discussion, see Bibliographic References.
Showing the seated Virgin holding the Christ Child seating on a cushion on her lap and captivating his attention with some pinks; in an interior with a view on a landscape.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
Measurements
41.5 x 29.8 cm (sheet of paper)
39.0 x 29.7 cm (image)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 210-213, no. 25
Alternative title(s)
Flores mei, fructus. Eccl. 24.
