Vatican pilasters by Raphael. Framed antique print c1800.

by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

Raphael. Antique-style-veneer framed pair of Raphael pilaster frescoes antique print c1800. Original antique copperplate engraving by draughtsman, artist, etcher and engraver Carlo Lasinio (1759-1838) of a pair of frescos from pilasters (pillars in the Loggia at the Vatican), representing the superb wall decoration as devised by the celebrated Renaissance artist, Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520) for the private Loggia of the Vatican in Rome. This original antique print has been beautifully hand-coloured with gouache and watercolour at some time since publication.

Raphael's frescos for the Loggia of the private residence at the Vatican, were painted by Raphael and his assistants during the last two years of his life. "Logge del Vaticano", published in Rome circa 1787 by Niccola de Antoni and Paris c1802 by Pierre Choffard, comprised 13 pairs of Pilasters - half the size of the single grand single pilasters for "Delle Loggie di Raffaello nel Vaticano" published in Rome between 1772-1777.
 
Size of folio sheet: 14.5 x 19 inches or 37 x 50 cm.
This is one of a set of 6 pilaster pairs that has been framed in conservation materials and antique-style gilt-edged maple-toned veneered moulding. All 6 are available framed or unframed. Please let us know if you would like further digital images of these beautiful framed engravings - although the camera do not do them justice!
We offer the set of 6 framed in this style for $8,250 (plus shipment cost). Framed, they are only available for local delivery. If purchasing them framed, please email sales@antiqueprintclub.com for packaging and shipment-delivery charge.