Studies of the Christ Child
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) · 1513–14
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"Studies of the Christ Child" is a red chalk drawing by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi), created between 1513 and 1514. The sheet measures 8 5/8 x 6 9/16 inches (22 x 16.7 cm) and is classified under Drawings in the Drawings and Prints department.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired the drawing in 1997 through a purchase, funded by the Florence B. Selden Bequest. The catalogue data does not provide information regarding the artwork's culture, provenance, exhibition history, or specific literature.
This work is part of a broader collection that includes other works attributed to Raphael, such as "Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints" (ca. 1504), "The Agony in the Garden" (ca. 1504), and "Lucretia" (1508–10), all held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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