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 Madonna and child and St. Joseph'
1857Albumen print | 17.0 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2081411
Photograph of a painting of the Virgin Mary with Christ Child and Saint Joseph. The Christ Child is seated in the foreground, his right hand raised in a blessing and his left hand resting on a book. The Virgin Mary supports the child with her left hand and holds his foot with her right hand. St. Joseph stands on the far left, his hands together in prayer.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Francesco Francia (1447-1517) and was in the collection of William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley (1817-85).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin MaryJoseph(OT)17.0 x 12.9 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
