Raffaello Santi (= Raphael Urbinas, Urbino 1483 – Rome 1520). The Madonna (St. Sixtus). With the child on her arms and gliding over the clouds. On the left, but a bit below, the saint. Below at the picture’s edge two putti. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Inscribed: Dresdener Galerie. / Raphael Sanzio pinxt. / W. French sc., otherwise in German-English as above. 21.7 x 14 cm.
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“ Sir, yes, (the Rubens) is closer to the one in London (recte Dresden), but the one we have is on copper. Thank you for your time. Highest regards, D… A… (and yes America could use a blessing about now) ”
(Mr. D. A., November 4, 2003)