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)
'Virgin and Child'
1857Albumen print | 23.2 x 11.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081400
Photograph of a painting of a full length depiction of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child. The Virgin Mary stands in a niche. She holds the Christ Child near her face.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Jan van Eyck (1390-1441). The painting's creator is now unknown and the work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
23.2 x 11.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
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
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Gothic architecture
- Architecture
- Religion & Theology
