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Saint George and the Dragon dated 1627
Engraving | 29.7 x 21.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851447

Lucas Vorsterman (1595-1675)
Saint George and the Dragon dated 1627

Lucas Vorsterman (1595-1675)
Saint George and the Dragon dated 1627


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A counterproof of a plate by Lucas Vorsterman (RCIN 851446) reproducing a painting by Raphael (c.1506) when in the collection of the Earl of Pembroke. In his Raphael Collection catalogue (1876), Ruland listed the painting as being then in the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg; in 1937 the painting passed into the possession of A. Mellon who later gave it to the National Gallery, Washington DC, where it is currently housed (inv. no.1937.1.26). Lettered with production details, date and dedication.
Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Medium and techniques
Engraving
Measurements
29.7 x 21.2 cm (sheet of paper)
27.9 x 21.0 cm (image)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Raphael Invenit 1985 : G. Bernini Pezzini et al., Raphael Invenit. Stampe di Raffaello nelle Collezioni dell'Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, Rome, 1985 p.216, no.I.1