Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter
| Title | Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter |
|---|---|
| Artist | Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520 |
| Date | 1518/20 16th century |
| Medium | Black chalk, heightened with white chalk and lead white, partially oxidized, over stylus underdrawing, on cream laid paper |
| Classification | chalk |
| Origin | Italy Italy |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | The Leonora Hall Gurley Memorial Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter” is a work by Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520, dated 1518/20. It is executed in black chalk, heightened with white chalk and lead white, partially oxidized, over stylus underdrawing, on cream laid paper and classified as chalk. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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