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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 ANTONIO DA MONZA

Last Supper

1858

Albumen print? | RCIN 2864378

A photograph of a miniature depicting the Last Supper now in the Albertina, Vienna (inv. no.17644). A medallion with the profile of Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503) can be seen on the lunette above. The whole scene is surrounded by a decorative frame including four medallions with Christ, the Lamb of God, the Tiburtine Sibyl as well as the Virgil and Child.

  • Creator(s)

    After Antonio da Monza (artist)

    Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503)
  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Life of Christ
            • Public Life of Christ
              • Last Supper
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs