Antique Master Print-TRANSFIGURATION-SIMON-APOSTLES-PETER-Thomassin-Raphael-1680

Jesus leading Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where he is transfigured before them, surrounded by apostles in awe.

Made by Simon Thomassin after Raphael (Raffaello Santi).

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: French Lily with heart.

Sheet size: 46.4 x 40.7 cm (18.27 x 16.02 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Short top margin, remargined. Some small stains and some creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

TRANSFIGURATION-SIMON-THOMASSIN-APOSTLES-PETER | PCO-B2-38

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French engraver known for his intricate and detailed works, often inspired by famous paintings.

Biography artist: Raphael (Raffaello Santi) (1483-1520) was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, celebrated for the perfection and grace of his artworks.