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)
'Christ bearing the cross'
1857Albumen print | 16.5 x 23.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081398
Photograph of a painting of Christ carrying the Cross. Christ is depicted half length, facing left. He turns his head to the viewer. He carries the cross on his right shoulder and wears the crown of thorns.
The painting is attributed to Raphael (1483-1520) and currently is in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)
16.5 x 23.5 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
- Passion of Christ
- Christ Carrying the Cross
- Christ Crowned with thorns
- Crown of Thorns
- Passion of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
