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Anonymous, 16th century
God creating the Sun and Moon c.1520-80
Engraving | 16.2 x 23.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853356
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A reversed anonymous engraving after the fresco of God creating Sun and Moon painted by the workshop of Raphael (c.1517-19) in the vault of the first bay of the Raphael Loggia in the Vatican. Catalogued by Ruland (1876) as probably by a pupil of Marcantonio Raimondi. Stamped with an unidentified collector's mark (possibly Lugt 2168). On watermarked paper.
Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Medium and techniques
Engraving
Measurements
16.2 x 23.9 cm (sheet of paper)
16.0 x 23.8 cm (platemark)
Markings
watermark: A shield surmounted by a four-leaf clover, containing a bird[?] [Centre right]
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Davidson 1985 : Davidson, Bernice F. Raphael's Bible. A Study of the Vatican Logge, 1985 fig. 10
Dacos 2008: Dacos, N., The Loggia of Raphael: A Vatican Art Treasure, 2008 pl.101, p.141
