Studies naar schilderkunst van Rafaël 1850

This 1850 lithograph by Charles Nicolas Lemercier, titled "Studies naar schilderkunst van Rafaël" (Studies after the Paintings of Raphael), showcases four studies of Raphael's work. Lemercier, a prominent French artist, created this detailed work, drawing from the Italian Renaissance master. The print's composition features the figures of the Madonna and Child, along with a dramatic scene of the School of Athens, all rendered in charcoal-like tones, typical of lithographic style. This meticulous study provides insight into Lemercier's admiration for Raphael, and his skillful rendering of the Renaissance master's works.