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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)

'Scene from Henry VIII'; Queen Catherine of Aragon's Interview with Capucius, Henry VIII's Ambassador, at Kimbolton

1857

Albumen print | 21.3 x 32.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081549

Photograph of 'Queen Catherine of Aragon's Interview with Capucius, Henry VIII's Ambassador, at Kimbolton' by Charles Robert Leslie. The painting depicts Queen Catherine seated in a chair, covered by a blanket. Capucius stands beside her, on the left, and gazes down at a piece of paper he holds in his right hand. A woman, possibly a maid, and a man stand on the right side of the painting. A painting of Henry VIII is positioned above the fireplace.The painting depicts a scene from Shakespeare's Henry VIII, act 4, scene 2. An identification number can be seen in the lower left corner.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of J. K Brunel. The painting is now held by Mead Art Museum at Amherst College.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    After Charles Robert Leslie (1794-1859) (artist)

  • 21.3 x 32.0 cm (image)
    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Henry VIII(Shakespeare)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-British school