Raphael Phrygian Sibyl ca. 1511 drawing British Museum |
Raphael Drapery study ca. 1511 drawing (verso of Phrygian Sibyl) British Museum |
Because Raphael was the favorite Renaissance artist of the 19th century, there is today an abundance of superlative Raphael drawings in British public collections. These were for the most part acquired by generations of Grand Tourists and Empire builders whose influence and money permitted them to obtain a great deal of whatever they wanted wherever they went.
Raphael Drapery study and Hands ca. 1511 drawing British Museum |
Raphael Putto restraining an eagle early 16th century drawing British Museum |
Raphael Study for an engraving of the Massacre of the Innocents ca. 1510-14 drawing British Museum |
Raphael Female Saint ca. 1504 drawing British Museum |
Raphael Figure study ca. 1508-09 drawing British Museum |
Raphael Young woman ca. 1503 drawing British Museum |
Raphael Figure study early 16th century drawing Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
Raphael Figure studies early 16th century drawing Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
Raphael Apostle heads and hands early 16th century drawing Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
Raphael Sheet of studies early 16th century drawing Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
Raphael Combat scene early 16th century drawing Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |
Raphael Figure study early 16th century drawing Ashmolean Museum, Oxford |