Figures in Composition (Studies for Saint Paul Preaching in Athens, from the Acts of the Apostles Tapestry Series)

ca. 1515-16
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 899
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Figures in Composition (Studies for Saint Paul Preaching in Athens, from the Acts of the Apostles Tapestry Series)
  • Artist: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, Urbino 1483–1520 Rome)
  • Date: ca. 1515-16
  • Medium: Red chalk, over preliminary stylus underdrawing, on paper
  • Dimensions: 10 15/16 × 16 7/16 in. (27.8 × 41.8 cm)
    Framed: 21 7/16 in. × 29 5/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. (54.5 × 74.5 × 3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gallerie degli Uffizi, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Florence (540 E)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints