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Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions

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

Holy Family with an angel presenting the Infant Baptist c.1853-76

Albumen print | 22.5 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851331

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A photograph of a drawing formerly attributed to Raphael, listed by Ruland (1876) as being then in the collection of the late Major Külhen in Rome.

The photograph shows the Christ Child lying on the ground, being adored by the Virgin who kneels down before Him with hands clasped in prayer and by the Infant Baptist who is supported by a holy figure at right, with the seated St Joseph looking on at left.
  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)
    Saint Joseph
    Blessed Virgin Mary
  • 22.5 x 19.0 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
          • Devotional Images of Christ
            • Virgin & Child
              • Virgin & Child with Saints
                • Virgin & Child with Saints-Holy Family
          • Angels, demons, devils, saints
            • Angels
          • Life of Christ
            • Infancy of Christ
              • Christ Child
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.101 D.XVIII.1