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Mythology & Putti

      WOLFFSHEIMER (ACTIVE 1803)

      The Killing of Niobe's Children

      published 1803

      Etching | 20.7 x 28.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851765

      An outline-etching reproducing the composition of an engraving by the school of Marcantonio Raimondi (RCIN 851764). The present print credits Raphael as the inventor of the composition. Lettered with titles and production details. Published in C.P. Landon, 'Vie et Œuvre complète de Raphaël Sanzio', 1803, plate 364.

      • Creator(s)

        Wolffsheimer (active 1803) (etcher)

        After a work by the school of Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534) (engraver)

      • 20.7 x 28.9 cm (sheet of paper)

        18.2 x 26.7 cm (image)

      • Les filles de Niobé. / Die Töchter der Niobe. / The daughters of Niobe.

      • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

      • Subject(s)
        • Language, Linguistics and Literature
          • Literature
            • Fiction
              • Tales & legends
                • Myths
        • Religion & Theology
          • Religions and faiths
            • Religions of antiquity
              • Classical mythology
                • Apollo (myth)
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