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      LUDWIG GRÜNER (1801-82)

      The adoration of the shepherds

      published 1866

      Lithograph | 42.2 x 58.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 853627

      A lithograph reproducing the fresco The adoration of the shepherds by the workshop of Raphael (c.1517-19) in the vault of the thirteenth bay of the Raphael Loggia in the Vatican. Lettered with the names of Raphael and Ludwig Gruner. Proof state before title. Published in Scripture prints from the frescoes of Raphael in the Vatican. Edited by Lewis Gruner. With an introductory preface by the Rev. Charles H.H. Wright, London 1866.

      Passavant (see Bibliographic References) noted that the lithographs in this publication, made from drawings by Nicola Consoni (1814-84) of the frescoes, were made 'in the manner of woodcuts'.

      • Creator(s)

        Ludwig Grüner (1801-82) (designer)

        After a work by the workshop of Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

        Nicola Consoni (1814-84) (draughtsman)

        Subject(s)

        Blessed Virgin Mary

      • 42.2 x 58.1 cm (sheet of paper)

      • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1866-76)

      • Subject(s)
        • Religion & Theology
          • Religions and faiths
            • Christianity
              • Life of Christ
                • Infancy of Christ
                  • Adoration of the Shepherds
                  • Christ Child
              • Bible & Holy Scripture
                • New Testament
        Object type(s)
          • visual works
            • prints
      • Bibliographic reference(s)

        Davidson 1985 : Davidson, Bernice F. Raphael's Bible. A Study of the Vatican Logge, 1985 fig.110

        Dacos 2008: Dacos, N., The Loggia of Raphael: A Vatican Art Treasure, 2008 pl.147, p.190

        Other number(s)

        Ruland p.225 B.XLIX.3

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