Nine physiognomies of popes and prelates. Drawing, c. 1791, after Raphael.

  • Raphael, 1483-1520.
Date:
1791?
Reference:
29755i
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In the text, Lavater judges the represented physiognomies of each figure. For instance, the fifth figure from the top (left to right) is "the true physiognomy of a Father of the Church, though a little more cunning than was necessary"

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[London], 1791?

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1 drawing : pencil

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Wellcome Collection 29755i

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