Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Entombment of the Virgin'; Dormition of the Virgin
1857Albumen print | 9.8 x 18.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081403
Photograph of a painting of "Dormition of the Virgin," by Fra Angelico (c.1395-1455). The painting depicts the body of the Virgin Mary being lowered into a casket. A group of saints stand around the casket. In the background there appears to be a depiction of heaven and Christ.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of William Fuller Maitland (1813-76). The painting, once part of a large altarpiece, is now in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Fra Angelico (c. 1400-1455) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary9.8 x 18.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of the Virgin Mary
- Entombment of the Virgin
- Life of the Virgin Mary
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
