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 in the clouds'
1857Albumen print | 16.4 x 11.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081365
Photograph of an engraving of a full length depiction of the Virgin Mary seated on clouds. She holds the Christ Child in her lap. The engraving is by Marcantonio Raimondi (c.1470-82- c.1534).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534) (engraver)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary16.4 x 11.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Earth sciences
- Meteorology
- Clouds
- Meteorology
- Earth 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
