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Raphael Morghen (1758-1833)
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Baptist [‘The Madonna della Seggiola’] 1793
Etching and engraving | 49.2 x 43.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850975
![The Virgin and Child with the Infant Baptist [`The Madonna della Seggiola?]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/0/0/743519-1521457274.jpg?itok=mIWDQYTX "The Virgin and Child with the Infant Baptist [`The Madonna della Seggiola?]")
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A print after the so-called Madonna della Seggiola, a circular painting by Raphael (c.1514) now in the Galleria Palatina, Palazzo Pitti, Florence (inv. no.151). Lettered with the title, production details and dedication.
Showing the Virgin seated in a chair, holding the Christ Child on her knees and embracing Him with both arms while looking at the beholder, with the Infant Baptist standing behind at right while looking up with clasped hands.Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Etching and engraving
Measurements
49.2 x 43.3 cm (sheet of paper)
32.1 x 32.2 cm (image)
42.2 x 36.3 cm (platemark)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2005 : Capellen, JM, 2005. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 2, The Roman Religious Paintings ca.1508-1520 pp. 137-143, no. 57
