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Holy Families & Madonna and Child

Holy Families & Madonna and Child

    AFTER A WORK PREVIOUSLY ATTRIBUTED TO RAPHAEL (URBINO 1483-ROME 1520)

    The Holy Family

    c.1853-76

    Albumen print | 29.9 x 24.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851137

    A photograph of a circular painting formerly attributed to Raphael, once in the gallery of Prince Liechtenstein, Vienna. The painting is set in a frame decorated with two angels holding a scroll inscribed with the letters: 'RAPH: SANZIO D'VRBINO'. Showing the three-quarter length Virgin, seated, supporting the naked Christ Child in her lap on a cushion, with St Joseph at left.

    • Creator(s)

      After a work previously attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)

    • 29.9 x 24.9 cm (sheet of paper)

    • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

    • Subject(s)
      • Religion & Theology
        • Religions and faiths
          • Christianity
            • Devotional Images of Christ
              • Virgin & Child
                • Virgin & Child with Saints
                  • Virgin & Child with Saints-Holy Family
            • Life of Christ
              • Infancy of Christ
                • Christ Child
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