Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
Study sheet
1858Albumen print? | RCIN 2864323
A photograph of a drawing by Raphael currently in the Albertina, Vienna (inv. no.V,208 v). For a photograph of the recto of the sheet, see RCIN 851209.
The photograph shows a study of the Virgin holding the Christ Child in her arms and looking at the figure (possibly a saint) at her right; two studies of male figures at right.
A copy of this photograph (RCIN 851255) can be found in the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection, portfolio 13 (970572)
Creator(s)
After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)
Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Virgin & Child
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Saints (Christianity)
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology