
Raphael, after. Marcantonio Raimondi, after. Hope. Engraving. XVI (?) C.
Artist: Raphael (possibly) (Italian, 1483–1520). Engraver: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, ca. 1480–before 1534).Title: Hope (from the series 'The Virtues').Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Lettered monogram 'MAF' lower right. Dimensions: Sheet 8 1/2" x 4 3/8".Date: XVI (?) C.Materials and Techniques: engraving on laid paper.Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.Condition: Laid down. The backing paper is partially removed. Trimmed margins. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand. Catalog Raisonne: Bartsch. Le Peintre graveur. Volume 14, p. 295. No. 391. 'L'Esperance'.Part of: from the series Virtues.Museums and Libraries: The British Museum H,3.33. The Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.50.1(69). Art Movements, Periods & Schools: Italian School XVI C.Note: