Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
AFTER MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (C. 1480-1534)
'After an Engraving by Marco Antonio [sic]'; Engraving of woman and Cupid
c. 1855Salted paper print | 15.5 x 13.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906018
Photograph of an engraving of a seated, nude woman and Cupid. The woman, on the right, is seated on a bench, facing three-quarters to the left. She holds her right foot in her left hand. Cupid, presented as a chubby, winged male child, stands and gazes up at the woman. There is a bowl on the floor to the right of the picture. In the background is a window, showing a view of mountains and clouds.
The engraving is by the artist Marcantonio Raimondi, sometimes called Marcantonio (c. 1470-1482 – c.1534).
The engraving is by the artist Marcantonio Raimondi, sometimes called Marcantonio (c. 1470-1482 – c.1534).
Creator(s)
After Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534) (engraver)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
15.5 x 13.2 cm (image)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Cupid
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
