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The Virgin and Child in the Clouds
Unidentified artist, Italian, 16th century
Copied after: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1480–1527/34)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
Copied after: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1480–1527/34)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
Italian
early 16th–mid 16th century
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 23 × 15.9 cm (9 1/16 × 6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP14442
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Bartsch XIV.058.052, probably Copy A; Passavant 21 (copy)
Marks
Verso, lower right, in red ink, the collector's mark of Henry F. Sewall (Lugt 1309)
Verso, lower center, in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Harvey D. Parker Collection (Lugt 1870)
Verso, lower center, in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Harvey D. Parker Collection (Lugt 1870)
InscriptionsOn mat, lower left, in graphite: Bartsch Copy of B.52
On mat, lower right, in graphite: Rafael
On mat, lower center, in graphite: La Vierge assise sur des nues
On mat, lower left corner, in graphite: P14442
On mat, lower right corner, in graphite: B52
On mat, lower right, in graphite: Rafael
On mat, lower center, in graphite: La Vierge assise sur des nues
On mat, lower left corner, in graphite: P14442
On mat, lower right corner, in graphite: B52
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; cf. Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note]. (Acquisition Date: October 21, 1897)
NOTE: Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTE: Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.