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 ARY SCHEFFER (1795-1858)
'Le Christ rémunérateur'
1860Albumen print? | RCIN 2865045
Photograph of a work by Ary Scheffer, a 1847 version of which is now in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht (Inv. no 9845). Inspired from the Last Judgment, the image depicts the Christ standing centrally, with his hands extended towards the crowd that flanks him.
Ary Scheffer (and his studio) continued throughout his life to produce new works of old compositions on demand. His paintings were also widely reproduced as etchings.
Ary Scheffer (and his studio) continued throughout his life to produce new works of old compositions on demand. His paintings were also widely reproduced as etchings.
Creator(s)
After Ary Scheffer (1795-1858) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
