Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
'A Plate. Murder of the Innocents'
c. 1855Albumen print? | RCIN 2864540
Photograph of a faience dish created around 1540 and now in the collection of the Louvre, Paris (MR 2204). The work depicts the Massacre of the Innocents with armed soldiers attacking young children and wrestling with women who attempt to protect them. The scene takes place in an outdoor space within a city formed by narrow, domed buildings. The design was base on an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi (c.1480–1534), after Raphael.
The work has been attributed to Orazio Fontana (c.1510 - 1576).
The work has been attributed to Orazio Fontana (c.1510 - 1576).
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
After Orazio Fontana (1510-1571) (potter)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
