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Study for the 'Madonna del Pesce'

Raphael, c. 1512–1514

National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh
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This drawing depicts Tobias (holding a fish) being presented to the Virgin and Child by the Archangel Raphael. At the right is St Jerome, reading a book. It is a study for the altarpiece for the church of San Domenico in Naples and may have been intended for victims of eye diseases. This would explain the presence of Tobias, who cured his father of blindness by rubbing his eyes with the gall of a fish. The altarpiece is now in the Prado. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

Study for the 'Madonna del Pesce', c. 1512–1514

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Brush & brown wash heightened with white over black chalk on paper

Dimensions

25.8 x 21.3 cm

Grant

50000

Total cost

775000

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