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)
'Le Christ au jardin des oliviers'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160819
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created around 1855. The work presents the Christ in profile, kneeling on the Mount of Olives. He rests his extended arms on the top of a boulder that stands before him, to the right. He slighlty bows his head and holds a chalice in his right hand.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Passion of Christ
- Christ-Agony in the Garden
- Passion of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Religion & Theology
