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 Saints'
1857Albumen print | 22.2 x 18.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2081357
Photograph of a painting of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child enthroned, flanked by two saints. On the left is Saint Jerome. On of his attributes, a lion, sits at his feet. On the right is Saint Peter. The painting is photographed in its frame.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Pietro Perugino (1446-1523) and was held in the collection of John Rushout, 2nd Baron Northwick (1770-1859). The painting is now attributed to Andrea di Aloigi (1480-1521) and is held by the Musée Condé, France.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Ingegno (1480-1521) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin MarySaint Jerome (c. 347-420)Saint Peter22.2 x 18.7 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Saints (Christianity)
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mammals
- Carnivorous mammals
- Felines
- Lions
- Felines
- Carnivorous mammals
- Mammals
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Seating. Chairs
- Chairs
- Thrones
- Chairs
- Seating. Chairs
- Furniture & accessories
- Home economics
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
