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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)

'Holy Family'; The Manchester Madonna

1857

Albumen print | 28.4 x 21.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081440

Photograph of a painting depicting the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, St John the Baptist and two figure. The painting is unfinished and the outline of two further figures can be seen on the left side. 

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Henry Du Pré Labouchère (1831-1912). The painting is attributed to Michelangelo (1475-1564) and was first shown at the Manchester Exhibition in 1857. Consequently, the work is commonly known as 'The Manchester Madonna'. The painting is now held by the National Gallery, London.

  • Creator(s)

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

    After Michelangelo Buonarroti (Caprese 1475-Rome 1564) (artist)

  • 28.4 x 21.0 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
          • Angels, demons, devils, saints
            • Angels
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-Italian school