Four putti hanging a garland over a balustrade c.1853-76

Albumen print | 16.3 x 26.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853325

Giulio Romano (Rome c. 1499-Mantua 1546)

Description

A photograph of a drawing catalogued by Ruland (1876) as being then in the collection of the late Dr Wellesley at Oxford. The drawing has been formerly associated with designs for a set of tapestries commissioned by Pope Leo X generally known as the Giuochi di putti. For further discussion about the tapestry set, see Bibliographic References.

Provenance

Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Giulio Romano (Rome c. 1499-Mantua 1546)
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

16.3 x 26.3 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Putti
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative techniques & surface decoration
Floral decorations
Garlands
References

Other number(s)

Ruland : Ruland, C., 1876. The Works of Raphael Santi da Urbino as represented in the Raphael Collection in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, formed by the Prince Consort, 1853-1861 and completed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Weimar – Ruland p.258 D.I.9

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