Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Albumen print | 20.4 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081430
Photograph of a painting of Saint John the Evangelist, after a work by Domenchino (1581-1641). Saint John is seated at a table. He holds a book and a piece of parchment. There is an eagle in the upper left corner. The eagle, believed to be the bird that flies closest to heaven, is Saint John's attribute.
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work previously attributed to Domenichino (Bologna 1581-Naples 1641) (artist)
20.4 x 15.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)