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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

UNKNOWN PERSON

'Cardinal David Beaton'

c. 1859

Albumen print? | RCIN 2866322

Photograph of a head-and-shoulders portrait of David Beaton, Cardinal Archbishop of St Andrews (1494-1546). The bearded cardinal faces slightly to the right and looks at the viewer. He wears his robes of office and a biretta on his head.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Blairs College, Kincardineshire.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (artist)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Christian church in general
            • Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
              • Cardinals (papal appointees)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Fife [Scotland]
              • St Andrews [Fife]