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 | 20.0 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081369
Photograph of a painting of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child. The Virgin Mary is represented in a three-quarter length portrait, holding the Christ Child on her lap.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of John Rushout, 2nd Baron Northwick (1770-1859).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary20.0 x 15.5 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
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Italian school
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
