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 RAPHAEL (URBINO 1483-ROME 1520)
'Madonna, Child and Simeon'
c.1863-5Albumen print | 9.5 x 7.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2373696
Photograph of a painting copying Raphael's 'Sistine Madonna'.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in the Blue Room, Windsor Castle, where Prince Albert died. The Blue Room was subsequently referred to as The Albert Room.
Creator(s)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
(5.)/ The "Albert" Room./
[above work] Madonna, Child and Simeon. [beneath work] Oil on Canvas. 4 ft 2 1/4 in x 3 ft 2 1/8 in.
9.5 x 7.4 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Putti
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
