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 HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)
'La fuite en Egypte'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160809
Photograph of a drawing by Paul Delaroche, created around 1853. The work depicts the holy family's flight into Egypt. The Virgin is shown carrying infant Jesus while riding on a mule through a dark forest. St Joseph stands just behind them, to the right, holding a shepherd's crook in his right hand.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin MarySaint JosephJesus Christ- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Virgin & Child
- Virgin & Child with Saints
- Virgin & Child with Saints-Holy Family
- Virgin & Child with Saints
- Virgin & Child
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ-Flight into Egypt
- Infancy of Christ
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
