Raymond de Lafage

Raymond de Lafage was an artist whose active period spanned the years 1600 to 1682. His known artistic production consists primarily of drawings focusing on classical, mythological, and biblical subjects, demonstrating a sophisticated handle on dramatic narrative composition and figure studies.

Lafage's institutional standing is confirmed by the presence of his work in major international collections, notably the Rijksmuseum and the Art Institute of Chicago. Eleven drawings are currently documented in these museum collections, providing critical insight into his style and technique.

Specific surviving works emphasize complex, multi-figure mythological scenes, including Bacchus and Ariadne, with Silenus, Nymphs and Satyrs and the dramatic depiction Aeneas in the Elysian Fields. Other represented subjects include preparatory sketches such as Standing Roman Warrior Holding Staff and the Biblical subject Moses Drawing Water from the Rock. The preserved quality of these pieces ensures that Raymond de Lafage prints and drawings meet a museum-quality standard for historical reference. Many of these historically significant works are now entering the public domain, making high-quality prints widely accessible for study.