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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)

'Ecce Homo'

1857

Albumen print | 20.5 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081428

Photograph of a painting depicting Christ. His hands are bound together and he wears the crown of thorns

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

  • 20.5 x 16.5 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 Crowned with thorns
                • Crown of Thorns
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums