Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Carved Ivory Diptich
1854Albumen print | 11.9 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800224
Photograph of an ivory diptych of scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. The scene on the left shows the Three Kings presenting gifts to the infant Christ. The infant Christ is being held and fed by the Virgin Mary. The right panel shows the Crucifixion. Two male figures stand to the right of Christ. Three female figures stand on the left. In front of them, a bearded male figure is genuflecting, bending one knee to the ground in a sign of worship.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Jesus ChristBlessed Virgin Mary11.9 x 15.4 cm (image)
'Carved Ivory Diptich [sic]'
- Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Passion of Christ
- Christ Crucifixion
- Passion of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
