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Right Half of the Disputa, Engraving After Raphael

After Raphael · 1648

A 1648 engraving reproducing the right half of Raphael's fresco the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, made over a century after his death.

A 17th-century engraving reproducing part of Raphael's fresco the Disputa, showing the lasting influence of his work.

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Engraving of the upper and lower halves of a composition with a Trinity-like figure seated on clouds at upper left, a crowned figure in a central cloud, rows of robed figures on clouds, a Eucharist monstrance below, and clergy and onlookers on steps at lower right. Latin inscriptions appear in cartouches and on a plinth.
Engraving after Raphael, right half of the Disputa, 1648. Wellcome Collection, London.

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What it is

This engraving reproduces the right half of a composition by Raphael known as the Disputa, or Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, a large fresco Raphael painted. The print dates from 1648, more than a hundred years after Raphael's death, and is held by the Wellcome Collection in London.

Why it matters

The original Disputa is one of Raphael's most famous works, showing heavenly and earthly figures gathered around the Eucharist. Engravings such as this one allowed the image to be studied and shared far from its original location, long after Raphael had died, showing how influential his compositions remained for generations of artists and audiences.

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  • What different groups of figures can you identify — heavenly, saintly, and earthly — and how are they arranged?
  • Why might an engraver choose to reproduce only half of a large composition?
  • What does the long gap between Raphael's lifetime and this 1648 print tell you about his lasting reputation?

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