Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'The infant saviour' 1857
Albumen print | 18.4 x 13.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2081378
Photograph of a painting of an infant Christ, depicted in full length, seated. He looks towards the viewer. There is a lush landscape in the background.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Domenichino (1581-1641).
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
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18.4 x 13.9 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
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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