Ein Kupferstich von Rafael in der Sammlung der Königlichen Kunst-Akademie zu Düsseldorf beschrieben von dem Conservator dieser Sammlung Andreas Müller, Historienmaler u. Königl. Professor. - Nebst einem Facsimile des Stiches von Rafael und einer Photographie nach Marc-Antonio. -
The first plate is unsigned. The second issigned 'R.S.I.' bottom left and 'ME. F' and 'Fr. Keller' bottom right.
Both carry the embossed imprint of 'Julius Buddeus Editeur Dusseldorf'.
The printer is named on the verso of the title page and in the colophon: 'Druck von G.D. Bædeker in Essen.'
The work is dedicated by the Verfasser to Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Prinzen von Preussen.
Summary Note
The plates show an engraving after Raphael of the Virgin and Christ-Child with putti.
Provenance
The front pastedown is inscribed in ink, 'A l'Académie des beaux arts, hommage respectueux de l'auteur.'
Binding Note
19th-century cream paper-covered boards, upper cover carrying the printed title 'Ein Kupferstich von Rafael ...' (as on the title page), lower cover carrying the printer's imprint; unlettered spine.
Christian art and symbolism
Drawings - Engravings - Engravers (printmakers), Italian - Italy - History - 16th century
Collections - Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Düsseldorf - 19th century
Art history - Germany - 19th century