This website presents our knowledge and research on this important aspect of the Royal Collection. As of April 2026 it will not be regularly updated and new research on this topic will sit within the main website.

Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

'Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes'

Apr 1854

Albumen print | 17.5 x 40.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2700175

Photograph of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's (1617-82) painting 'Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes'. The painting depicts Jesus feeding a crowd of people who have come to hear him preach. Jesus is seated left of centre holding a loaf of bread that he blesses. On his left stands a small boy who delivers a basket containing two fishes. The crowds of thousands can be seen in the background. 
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

    After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-82) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Seville Picture Gallery
    Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-82)
    Jesus Christ
  • 17.5 x 40.0 cm (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Photographic souvenir of Spain, Vol.II, 1861, Charles Clifford

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Andalusia [Spain]
            • Seville [Andalucia]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-Spanish school
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Practical theology (Christian). Religious practices. Ascetic and mystical theology
            • Christian art & symbolism
          • Life of Christ
            • Public Life of Christ
              • Christ-Miracles
                • Christ Feeding the Five Thousand
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs