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Saints

Saints

ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH CUNDALL (1819-95)

The Martyrdom of Three Saints

c.1853-76

Albumen print | 14.4 x 20.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851566

A photograph of a painting previously attributed to Raphael which was listed by Ruland (1876) as being then in the possession of Mr Stuart at Aldenham Abbey. Another photograph of the painting at RCIN 851567.

Details of the photography of this painting for the Prince Consort are in the Raphael Collection correspondence (RA VIC/ADDA10/85/75; RA VIC/ADDA10/85/79; RA VIC/ADDA10/85/85; RA VIC/ADDA10/85/92; RA VIC/ADDA10/85/107; RA VIC/ADDA10/85/109 and RA VIC/ADDA10/85/112).
  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)

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

  • 14.4 x 20.9 cm (sheet of paper)

  • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1859-61)

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Angels, demons, devils, saints
            • Saints (Christianity)
    • Social sciences
      • Law
        • Criminal law
          • Punishment (criminal law)
            • Capital punishment
              • Beheadings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.118 B.XXII.1