"Raphael and Romano: The Graces and Cupid in the Roman Villa Farnesina"

(1483 Urbino – 1520 Rome or 1499 Rome – 1546 Mantua) Investigator of the 16th–17th century. Two Graces are depicted in a scene in a niche from frescoes executed in 1517–1518 by Raphael and his workshop, known in the Roman Villa Farnesina, Loggia of Cupid and Psyche. The third of the three Graces, located in the front left part, and Cupid, even further to the left, to whom both ladies direct their attention, are not depicted here. Romanino was a close associate of Raphael, who participated in the execution of many of his frescoes, including the Villa Farnesina. Red chalk on laid paper with watermark. Collector’s mark on the reverse and front side of Ludwig Hermann Philipp (1848–1908), Hamburg (Lugt 1335). 31.8 cm x 22 cm. Follower of Raphael (1483–1520) and Giulio Romano (1499–1547), active 16th–17th century. Copy after the fresco in the Roman Villa Farnesina by Raphael and Romano from 1517–1518. Red chalk on laid paper with watermark. Collector’s mark of Ludwig Hermann Philipp (1848–1908), Hamburg (Lugt 1335).