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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER ROBERT MACPHERSON (1811-72)

'La Pieta'

1892 copy after an original of 1853

Carbon print | 17.9 x 13.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2905934

Photograph of the sculpture 'La Pieta' by Michelangelo (1475-1564). The Virgin Mary is depicted cradling the body of Christ following his crucifixion. The sculpture is photographed from the front.

The sculpture is located in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.  

The 1892 carbon copy print is adhered over the top of the original albumen print.
  • Creator(s)

    After Robert MacPherson (1811-72) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

  • 17.9 x 13.0 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Devotional Images of Christ
            • Pietá
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Lazio [Italy]
            • Rome [Lazio]
              • Vatican City [Rome]
                • St. Peter's Basilica [Vatican City]