Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
AFTER PHILIP HENRY DELAMOTTE (1821-89)
'The "Fiacail Phatraie"' [sic], "Patrick's Tooth"'; The Fiacail Phádraig or shrine of St Patrick’s tooth
1893 copy after an original of 1853Carbon print | 17.6 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906041
Photograph of a The Fiacail Phádraig or shrine of St Patrick’s tooth. The shrine, made from wood and encased in bronze is decorated with ecclesiastical figures. The crucified Christ is located in the upper centre of the shrine. Saint Patrick is located beneath him. The shrine dates from the 12th and 14th centuries and is thought to contain one of St. Patrick's teeth.
Creator(s)
After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)
Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)
17.6 x 14.5 cm (image)
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Passion of Christ
- Christ Crucifixion
- Passion of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Religion & Theology
