Set of two lithographic prints comprising:
lithographic print of drawing by Raphael entitled An Allegorical Figure of Poetry, originally drawn c.1509-10
Recorded in the collection of George III, almost certainly acquired by Charles II, King England (1630-85).Grey chalk over a sketch with the stylus. In 1508 Raphael moved to Rome to work for Pope Julius II (reg. 1503-13). This Allegorical Figure of Poetry is part of a fresco cycle which in addition includes Theology, Philosophy and Jurisprudence. Situated in a room now know as the Stanza Della Segnatura in the Vatican Palace, the figure of Poetry is painted in the vault of the chamber.
Print size inches: 6.3 x 9.8 together with lithographic print of drawing by Raphael entitled Two Naked Figures Crouching under a Shield, originally drawn c.1512-14
Recorded in The Royal Collection of George III, King of the United Kingdom, 1738-1820.Black chalk. See also No. 65, A Naked Figure Fleeing with an Axe. In this composition we find two figures shielding themselves from the light emanated by the Resurrection. Both drawings remained unfinished due to the artist's early death.

Print size inches: 8.2 x 9.8