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The Seven Famous Cartons [sic] of Raphael Urbin
![The Seven Famous Cartons [sic] of Raphael Urbin, by Simon II Gribelin, 1720](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/simon-ii-gribelin--the-seven-famous-cartons-sic-of-raphael-urbin--ed7067b13efdece0-w1024.webp)
The Seven Famous Cartons [sic] of Raphael Urbin is a print by the Baroque artist Simon II Gribelin. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a reproduction of one of Raphael's large-scale cartoons, designs for tapestries illustrating biblical scenes.
About this work
Overview
This print is a reproduction of one of Raphael's large-scale cartoons, designs for tapestries illustrating biblical scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reversed image of Raphael's cartoon, showing scenes from the lives of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, with detailed figures and architectural elements.
Technique & Style
The print is a testament to the printmaking techniques of its time, with the image being rendered in reverse of the original cartoon.
History & Provenance
Raphael's original cartoons, created in the early 16th century, are owned by the British monarch and have been on loan to a museum since 1865. The first prints of the cartoons date back to 1516.
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