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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

AFTER FRA BARTOLOMEO (1475-1517)

Floating angel and Saint Catherine of Siena

1858

Albumen print? | RCIN 2864381

A photograph of two drawings, a floating angel on the left (inv. no.4876) and Saint Catherine of Siena on the right (inv. no.4876), both now in the Albertina, Vienna. The two drawings have been attributed to Fra Bartolomeo.

  • Creator(s)

    After Fra Bartolomeo (1475-1517) (artist)

    Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Angels, demons, devils, saints
            • Angels
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs