Antiquarian at Greenwich
Engravings of the Vatican Grotesques
$14,700.00
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Engravings of the Vatican Grotesques. In the early 16th century, Raphael painted a loggia in the Vatican with "grotesque" drawings based on the remnants of classical decorations found in the grottos excavated under the Vatican. In the 1770's a French engraver made these copies of Raphael's famous designs. These 18th century engravings were later hand colored. The listed price is per engraving. $ 4,900 EACH.
52" h x 42" w
Antiquarian at Greenwich
Engravings of the Vatican Grotesques
Engravings of the Vatican Grotesques. In the early 16th century, Raphael painted a loggia in the Vatican with "grotesque" drawings based on the remnants of classical decorations found in the grottos excavated under the Vatican. In the 1770's a French engraver made these copies of Raphael's famous designs. These 18th century engravings were later hand colored. The listed price is per engraving. $ 4,900 EACH.
52" h x 42" w
