Set of Four Studies of Raphael Frescoes

Set of four fresco studies, originally published in Rome circa 1775-1776. Painted originally by Raphael Sanzio d'Urbino (1483-1520), Engravings drawn by Ludovico Tesco, then engraved by Giovanni Volpato (1740-1803) and Published in Rome 1775 -76.

Height 97 cm, Width 64.5 cm and Depth 3 cm

These studies come from the 83 plate survey of the ornamental frescoes designed by Raphael for Pope Leo X's Loggia. The Loggia was an open-sided vaulted gallery in the Vatican.

This set is wonderfully detailed and coloured. They represent a wonderful piece of art history and have immense decorative appeal.

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