Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER UNKNOWN PERSON
Assumption of the Virgin (Girdle of St. Thomas Version)
1858Albumen print? | RCIN 2864375
A photograph of a print or a drawing of the Assumption of the Virgin. As evidence of her Assumption, the Virgin lowers from the sky her venerated girdle, or belt, to the hands of St. Thomas, who is depicted kneeling. A number of angels and saints are present in the scene.
Creator(s)
After Unknown Person (artist)
Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of the Virgin Mary
- Assumption of the Virgin
- Assumption of the Virgin and Donation of the Girdle
- Assumption of the Virgin
- Life of the Virgin Mary
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
