The Death of Ananias. Cartoon

Raphael (after), 1483 - 6 Apr 1520



The Death of Ananias. Cartoon

Raphael (after) 1483 - 6 Apr 1520

Summary

This print depicts the moment Ananias is struck down and dies after lying to Saint Peter about the proportion of earnings he is giving to the Church. This print is in reverse and after one of the so-called Raphael Cartoons owned by the Queen, seven full size designs for tapestries by Italian Renaissance artist Raphael (1483-1520). They illustrate stories from the Bible about the lives of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.


Object Name

The Death of Ananias. Cartoon

Creators Name

Raphael (after)

Dimensions

support: 29.4cm x 38cm

accession number

1917.320.31

Place of creation

Europe

Medium

Credit

Leicester Collier Bequest

Legal

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