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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.1863-5

Albumen 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
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