Robert Strange (1721-1792) after Raffael, Early self-portrait of the artist in a wide gown with cap, 18th century, Engraving

Beschreibung: Robert Strange (1721 Kirkwall, Orkney Inseln - 1792 London) after Raffael da URBINO, Early self-portrait of the artist in a wide gown with cap, 18th century, Copper Engraving

Technique: Copper Engraving on paper
Size: 51,9 x 39,2 cm, Additional sizes: Representation: 34,5 x 28,6 cm, Plate: 42 x 32,2 cm | 20 1/2 x 15 1/2 in, Plate: 16 1/2 x 12 2/3 in
Inscription: signed right below the image

Condition: Very good condition. The sheet has discoloured according to its age and is foxed at the margins. The edges and corners are slightly bumped in places. With small creases over the left corner of the sheet. The image makes a very good impression. The print appears fresh and the lines clear and defined.

Description: Below with homages like this one from Petri Bembi Cardinalis: "Ille hic est Raphael timuit quo sospite vinci / rerum magna parens et moriente mori." Translated, "This one: Raphael is he that made the creator nature, since he lived, / made fear his victory, and since he died, their death."

Keywords: Renaissance, Portrait

Zustand: Very good condition. The sheet has discoloured according to its age and is foxed at the margins. The edges and corners are slightly bumped in places. With small creases over the left corner of the sheet. The image makes a very good impression. The print appears fresh and the lines clear and defined. Hinweise: Renaissance, Portrait Abmessungen: 51,9 x 39,2 cm, Additional sizes: Representation: 34,5 x 28,6 cm, Plate: 42 x 32,2 cm | 20 1/2 x 15 1/2 in, Plate: 16 1/2 x 12 2/3 in Name des Künstlers: Robert Strange (1721-1792) Medium: Copper Engraving on paper