Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'SS. Peter and Dorothea'
1857Albumen print | 27.9 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081353
Photograph of a painting of Saint Peter and Saint Dorothea, depicted in full length, standing side by side. The painting is photograph in its frame.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Prince Albert (1819-61). In 1863 the painting was presented to the National Gallery, London by Queen Victoria (1819-1901), in accordance with Prince Albert's wishes. The caption accompanying the photograph attributes the work to 'Meister Christoph'. The real name of the painting's creator remains unknown, and the work is now attributed to Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece.
Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Saint PeterSaint Dorothy27.9 x 15.5 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)
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
