Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)
'Madonna'
1857Albumen print | 18.0 x 13.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081367
Photograph of a painting of a head and shoulder length portrait of a woman, possibly the Virgin Mary. She is depicted weeping and holding her hands together in prayer. The painting is photographed in its frame. A piece of paper with the number '501' written on it appears in the lower left corner.
The painting is attributed to Quentin Matsys, or Massys (1466-1530).
The painting is attributed to Quentin Matsys, or Massys (1466-1530).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Quinten Massys (1465/6-1530) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary18.0 x 13.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Emotions
- Crying
- Emotions
- Psychology
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Flemish school
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Philosophy & Psychology
