Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'A "Pieta"'; Lamentation over the dead Christ
1857Albumen print | 15.3 x 17.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081391
Photograph of a painting by Raphael (1483-1520) depicting the Virgin May holding the dead Christ on her lap. Saint John stands beside the Virgin May, helping to support the body. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus stand either side of the central group. On the far right, Mary Magdalene kneels to kiss Christ's foot. The painting was originally part of an altarpiece.
At the time of the photograph the painting was in the collection of a Mrs H D Dawson. The work is now held by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary15.3 x 17.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Pietá
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
