Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
UNKNOWN PERSON
'John Lesley, Bishop of Ross'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866328
Photograph of a head-and-shoulders portrait of John Lesley, Bishop of Ross (1527-96). Enclosed in an oval roundel, the sitter faces three-quarters to the right and looks at the viewer. He wears his robes of office and a biretta on his head. He is flanked by a Latin inscription on the left and his coats of arms on the right.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Rev. Dr. Gillis (1802–64), Edinburgh. It has been suggested that the work is now in the collection of the Marischal Museum, University of Aberdeen.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Rev. Dr. Gillis (1802–64), Edinburgh. It has been suggested that the work is now in the collection of the Marischal Museum, University of Aberdeen.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Subject(s)
John Lesley (1527–96)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Christian church in general
- Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
- Clergy
- Bishops
- Clergy
- Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
- Christian church in general
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
