Loggias of Raphael in the Vatican Pl.11
1772-1777
Giovanni Ottaviani's meticulous 18th-century engraving brings a slice of Raphael's famous Vatican Loggias to life, specifically capturing the eleventh bay. At the top, a framed scene depicts King David returning triumphantly to Jerusalem with golden spoils from Syria, surrounded by soldiers and white horses. Below, a magnificent archway bursts with Raphael's signature 'grotesque' style—delicate garlands of fruit and flowers suspended against a bright blue sky, flanked by playful classical figures and birds. These prints helped spread the fame of the papal corridors across Europe, allowing art lovers to admire Raphael's masterful blend of biblical narrative and ancient Roman decoration without ever leaving home.
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