Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
The Last Supper
1858Albumen print? | 20.5 x 29.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2864310
A photograph of a drawing by Raphael (c.1508-1511) now in the Albertina, Vienna (inv. no. 195r) depicting a study for The Last Supper, although no more finished drawings or paintings by Raphael are known.
This drawing features various anatomical studies on the verso; see RCIN 851584 for a photograph of the verso.
A copy of this photograph (RCIN 850432) can be found in the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection, portfolio 5 (970564)
Creator(s)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)
20.5 x 29.5 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Public Life of Christ
- Last Supper
- Public Life of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Religion & Theology
Bibliographic reference(s)
Joannides 1983 : Joannides, P., 1983. The Drawings of Raphael, with a complete catalogue, Oxford
p.198, no.264v
