Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'The agony in the garden' 1857
Albumen print | 17.2 x 20.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081396
Photograph of the painting ''Agony in the Garden', an event in the life of Christ. Christ is shown in the background, praying. Above Christ, in the upper right corner is an angel holding a cup. Three disciples are asleep in the foreground. Judas and Roman soldiers approach from the background, on the far right.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Raphael (1483-1520) and was in the collection of William Fuller Maitland (1813-76). The work is now attributed to Lo Spagna (d. c. 1529) and is in the collection of the National Gallery, London.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Lo Spagna (c. 1450-1528) (artist)
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17.2 x 20.4 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)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Passion of Christ
- Christ-Agony in the Garden
- Passion of Christ
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Angels
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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