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Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)
St Paul Preaching at Athens c.1515-6
Bodycolour on paper, mounted on canvas | 343.0 x 442.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 912950
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A cartoon for the tapestry of St Paul Preaching at Athens for the Sistine Chapel. St Paul, standing on the left with both arms raised, is preaching to onlookers who are standing down the steps at the centre and on the right.
Provenance
Purchased by Charles I (when Prince of Wales), 1623; on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum since 1865
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Medium and techniques
Bodycolour on paper, mounted on canvas
Measurements
343.0 x 442.0 cm (whole object)
Other number(s)
RL 12950
