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      The Rape of Helen

      c.1500-1530

      Engraving | RCIN 851867

      An engraving after a design reputed to be by Raphael. Late state, with the address of Salamanca. Annotated in pencil on both sides. A first state at RCIN 851866. An engraving of the same subject by Marco da Ravenna at RCIN 851868. Not listed in Ruland's Raphael Collection catalogue (1876).
      • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (after 1876)

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