Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Raphael, Italian, 1483–1520, Italian
Title:
Virgin and Child and John the Baptist
Date:
1778
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Raffael pinxs."; lettered, lower right: "F.Bartolozzi del.et sculps."; lettered, lower center: "This Plate taken from one of the most Capital Pictures of Raphael in the Grand Duke | of Tuscany's Gallery, is humbly Dedicated to Matther Duane Esqr. | by his most humble Servant F.Bartolozzi | Published as teh Act directs, April 15,1778; and to be had at Torres | Printseller, No.44, market Lane, behind the Opera House."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection