Original 19th Century Antique Steel Engraving William Say Engraving After Raphael La Madonna Di Sisto Dresden Gallery

An attractive mid-19th century steel engraving depicting Raphael's celebrated La Madonna di San Sisto (The Sistine Madonna), engraved by the distinguished British engraver William Say (1768–1834).

The print is engraved after Raphael's celebrated Renaissance masterpiece in the Dresden Gallery and bears printed credits reading Painted by Raphael, Engraved by William Say, together with Published by the Universal Fine Art Association. William Say was one of Britain's leading line engravers and held the appointment of Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester.

The engraving displays exceptional detail throughout, particularly within the drapery, facial features and the famous cherubs at the foot of the composition. It would make an attractive decorative piece once conservation mounted and framed.

Condition: Fair antique condition overall. There is age-related toning, scattered foxing, creasing, edge tears, handling wear and losses to the margins, all consistent with age. The engraved image itself remains clean and displays well. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Size 58 x 44 cm (This item will be dispatched rolled in a cardboard tube.)

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