Head of a Child (Study for the Christ Child in the Ansidei Altarpiece) (recto); Design for an Oil Lamp or Incense Burner (verso)
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Artwork Details
- Title: Head of a Child (Study for the Christ Child in the Ansidei Altarpiece) (recto); Design for an Oil Lamp or Incense Burner (verso)
- Artist: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, Urbino 1483–1520 Rome)
- Date: ca. 1505
- Medium: Red chalk, over preliminary stylus underdrawing
- Dimensions: 4 1/2 × 3 11/16 in. (11.4 × 9.3 cm)
Framed: 11 1/2 × 9 3/4 in. (29.2 × 24.8 cm) - Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: Private collection
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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