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 and the Virgin'
1857Albumen print | 21.4 x 24.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081441
Photograph of a painting of the Virgin Mary gazing at a sleeping Christ Child. The Virgin Mary holds her hands together in prayer. The painting is photographed in its frame, which features ornate decoration.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Guido Reni (1575-1642).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work previously attributed to Guido Reni (Bologna 1575-Bologna 1642) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary21.4 x 24.5 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
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
