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1868 Expositions of Raphael's Bible (12 Sepia Photographs) Papal Palace Artwork
1868 Expositions of Raphael's Bible (12 Sepia Photographs) Papal Palace Artwork
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Expositions of Raphael's Bible
By Richard Henry Smith
Arthur Miall, London, 1868. First Edition. Hardback, cloth, 8vo, all edges gilt, pp.134 [4pp. - Adverts], illustrated with 12 mounted sepia toned photographs.
A painter, architect, and supervisor of Roman archaeology research, Raphael (1483-1520), was a leading figure of the Italian High Renaissance. In 1510, he was called to Rome by Pope Julius II to create frescos for a room in the Vatican. He returned at the invitation of Leo X to decorate the walls and ceilings of the Loggie, the Papal palace. Raphael’s elaborate plans included designs for 13 ceiling vaults, 52 ceiling frescoes predominately portraying Old Testament scenes, and 28 pilaster frescoes for the walls. Much of the actual work of was ultimately accomplished by his assistants. This project has come to be known as Raphael’s Bible.
CONDITION
The cloth binding is good but with some wear at the top of the spine and a little at the bottom of the spine, but otherwsie good. All contents present. Small piece of paper stuck to front blank endpaper which simply reads 'Books'. Also marks left by tape to inside front and rear boards (see images above). Small inscription to half-title page. All contents present including all 12 sepias and pages in good condition throughout. Overall good.
By Richard Henry Smith
Arthur Miall, London, 1868. First Edition. Hardback, cloth, 8vo, all edges gilt, pp.134 [4pp. - Adverts], illustrated with 12 mounted sepia toned photographs.
A painter, architect, and supervisor of Roman archaeology research, Raphael (1483-1520), was a leading figure of the Italian High Renaissance. In 1510, he was called to Rome by Pope Julius II to create frescos for a room in the Vatican. He returned at the invitation of Leo X to decorate the walls and ceilings of the Loggie, the Papal palace. Raphael’s elaborate plans included designs for 13 ceiling vaults, 52 ceiling frescoes predominately portraying Old Testament scenes, and 28 pilaster frescoes for the walls. Much of the actual work of was ultimately accomplished by his assistants. This project has come to be known as Raphael’s Bible.
CONDITION
The cloth binding is good but with some wear at the top of the spine and a little at the bottom of the spine, but otherwsie good. All contents present. Small piece of paper stuck to front blank endpaper which simply reads 'Books'. Also marks left by tape to inside front and rear boards (see images above). Small inscription to half-title page. All contents present including all 12 sepias and pages in good condition throughout. Overall good.
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