The transfigured Christ. Drawing, c. 1788, after Raphael.

  • Raphael, 1483-1520.
Date:
[1788?]
Reference:
29759i
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Bible. N.T. Matthew 17; Mark 9; Luke 9. In his text Lavater criticises the head for lacking gentleness. Consequently, "this face announces rather the sovereign of the world than its saviour". The hands are also too short

Publication/Creation

[London], [1788?]

Physical description

1 drawing : pencil

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Published engraving by T. Trotter, first published 1788

Reference

Wellcome Collection 29759i

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