Raphael's Dream
1508
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1508
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Raphael's Dream is a 1508 ink by Marcantonio Raimondi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman lying on her back, surrounded by a rocky landscape. She's covered with a cloth and has a serene expression on her face. In the background, there are buildings and a cloudy sky. The woman appears to be sleeping or in a trance-like state, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
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