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 Temptation of St. Anthony'
c.1863-5Albumen print | 7.2 x 9.9 cm (arched top) (image) | RCIN 2373721
Photograph of the painting 'The Temptation of St. Anthony' (RCIN 405060). The painting depicts St Anthony, on the far left, standing before a Bible. He raised his hands to touch a crucifix fixed on the wall. Beside him, to the right, is a devil and a naked woman.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's writing room, on the south side. This painting was given to Prince Albert by Leopold I of Belgium (1790-1865).
Creator(s)
After Louis Gallait (1810-87) (artist)
Subject(s)
Saint Antony Abbotannotation: (18.)/ The Prince Consort's Writing Room./ South Side. [upper mount]
annotation: [above work] The Temptation of St. Anthony./ [below work] GALLAIT. 1849./ Oil on Canvas. 1 ft. 11 1/8 in x 1 ft 4 1/2 in. [around photograph]
7.2 x 9.9 cm (arched top) (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Bible & Holy Scripture
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
