Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Madonna and Child'
1857Albumen print | 19.1 x 13.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2081363
Photograph of a painting of Madonna and Child by Raphael (1483-1520), known as the 'Large Cowper Madonna' or 'Niccolini-Cowper Madonna'. The Virgin Mary is represented in three-quarter length seated, facing three-quarters to the left. The Christ Child is seated on her lap, facing towards the viewer. He extends out his left arm to grab hold of his mother's shirt. The painting is photographed in its frame.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Francis Thomas de Grey Cowper (1834-1905). The work is now held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
19.1 x 13.9 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Religion & Theology
