Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'St Catherine'; Saint Catherine of Alexandria 1857
Albumen print | 19.6 x 10.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081436
Photograph of part of the painting 'Saint Catherine of Alexandria' (c.1502) by Giovnni Battista Cima da Conegliano (1459-1517). Saint Catherine is depicted full length standing on a plinth. She wears a crown and holds part of a spiked wheel. The wheel is one of Saint Catherine's attributes. An identification number, '120', can be seen in the lower right corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of John Rushout, 2nd Baron Northwick (1770-1859). The painting is now held by the Wallace Collection, London.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano (c. 1459-c. 1517) (artist)
Subject(s)
Saint Catherine -
19.6 x 10.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Jewellery
- Crowns
- Jewellery
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.