Expositions Of The Cartoons Of Raphael (1860)

Expositions Of The Cartoons Of Raphael is a book written by Richard Henry Smith Jr. in 1860. The book focuses on the famous tapestries created by the Italian artist Raphael during the 16th century. The tapestries, known as the Raphael Cartoons, were commissioned by Pope Leo X and depict scenes from the lives of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. In this book, Smith Jr. provides a detailed analysis of each of the seven cartoons, discussing their composition, symbolism, and historical context. He also explores the artistic techniques used by Raphael to create these masterpieces and how they influenced later artists. The book includes illustrations of the cartoons as well as photographs of the tapestries themselves, providing readers with a visual understanding of the works. Additionally, Smith Jr. includes a brief biography of Raphael and a discussion of his other works. Overall, Expositions Of The Cartoons Of Raphael is a comprehensive study of one of the most important works of art in Western history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance art, religious iconography, or the history of tapestries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.