Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)
'Tyndal Translating the Bible'; Tyndale translating the Bible into English
1857Albumen print | 24.5 x 19.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2081525
Photograph of the painting 'Tyndale translating the Bible into English' by Alexander Johnston (1815-91). The painting depicts a man seated at a desk. He is shown writing with a quill, whilst looking at a book (The Bible). Behind him a man stands and gazes out towards a window on the right. He raises his left hand as if to indicate danger.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
Subject(s)
William Tyndale (c. 1494-1536)24.5 x 19.9 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Language, Linguistics and Literature
- Translations
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Construction
- Structural parts of buildings
- Windows
- Structural parts of buildings
- Construction
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-British school
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Language, Linguistics and Literature
