The Head of an Apostle (“Auxiliary Cartoon” for the Transfiguration)
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Artwork Details
- Title: The Head of an Apostle (“Auxiliary Cartoon” for the Transfiguration)
- Artist: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, Urbino 1483–1520 Rome)
- Date: ca. 1519-20
- Medium: Black chalk, drawn freehand over pounce marks (spolvero underdrawing)
- Dimensions: Sheet: 14 3/4 × 10 7/8 in. (37.5 × 27.6 cm)
Framed: 23 3/4 × 20 × 2 in. (60.3 × 50.8 × 5.1 cm) - Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: Private collection
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints