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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

      Hercules and Antaeus, with the allegorical figure of Earth

      dated 1533

      Engraving | RCIN 851842

      An engraving traditionally thought to be after a design by Raphael, but probably by his School. First state. Signed with engraver's initials on tablet at lower centre (A.V.); dated on rock al lower centre (1533).
      • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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