Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)
Compositional studies c.1853-76
Albumen print | 25.3 x 18.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851213
A photograph of a drawing by Raphael (c.1507-08) now in the Albertina, Vienna (inv. no.IV,209v). The studies seem to be related to different Madonna and Child compositions by Raphael, including the so-called Colonna Madonna (see RCIN 850815) and Large Cowper Madonna (see RCIN 850811).
This drawing is on the verso of sheet depicting studies for the Bridgewater Madonna: see RCIN 850903 for a photograph of the recto.
The photograph shows several studies of the Virgin with the Child, sketched in variety of poses.
This drawing is on the verso of sheet depicting studies for the Bridgewater Madonna: see RCIN 850903 for a photograph of the recto.
The photograph shows several studies of the Virgin with the Child, sketched in variety of poses.
-
Creator(s)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary -
25.3 x 18.7 cm (sheet of paper)
-
Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
-
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Organisation
- Documentation
- Books
- Documentation
- visual works
-
Other number(s)
Ruland p.92 C.XIX.1
Bibliographic reference(s)
Joannides 1983 : Joannides, P., 1983. The Drawings of Raphael, with a complete catalogue, Oxford p.177, no.181r
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.