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 | 18.1 x 12.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081413
Photograph of a painting of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. Three male figures stand behind the Virgin Mary. There are two putti in the upper half of the painting, sitting on columns. An inventory number, '171' can be seen in the lower left corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Jan van Eyck (c.1390-1441).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary18.1 x 12.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Putti
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
- 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
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
