The Philosopher, After Raphael

A seated woman in a classical gown holds an open book on her lap, while two winged putti on billowing clouds hold up inscribed tablets. A herm-like head on a pedestal stands at left, and the oval composition is rendered in pen, ink and brown wash on paper.

Artist

Felice Giani

Date

1813–18

Medium

Pen and ink, brush and brown watercolor washes on laid paper

Source

Smithsonian (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum)

Size

2172 × 2947 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum