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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

'Marriage of St Catherine'; Virgin and Child with St. Catherine and St. John the Baptist

1857

Albumen print | 11.9 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2081447

Photograph of the painting 'Virgin and Child with Saint Catherine and Saint John the Baptist' by Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano (1459-1517). The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. On the left is St John the Baptist and on the right is St Catherine. The Christ Child plays with St John's reed cross.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of J. W. Russell. The painting is now held by The Morgan Library and Museum, New York.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    After Cima da Conegliano (1459-1517) (artist)

  • 11.9 x 18.1 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Life of Christ
            • Infancy of Christ
              • Christ Child
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-Italian school