Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
Niccolò Guidetti (active 19th century)
The Virgin and Child [‘The Mackintosh Madonna’] dated 1827
Engraving | 51.3 x 39.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850840
![The Virgin and Child [`The Mackintosh Madonna?]](https://albert.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/f/1/742618-1521028911.jpg?itok=tYaHEq31 "The Virgin and Child [`The Mackintosh Madonna?]")
An engraving reproducing the composition of Raphael's so-called Mackintosh Madonna (c.1509-11) now in the National Gallery, London (inv. no.NG 2069). Lettered with production details. The print is possibly based on a copy of the original painting by Raphael.
Showing the half-length seated figure of the Virgin supporting the Christ Child with both hands, who stands on a parapet while putting His arms around His mother’s neck and looking to the left; against a black background.
Showing the half-length seated figure of the Virgin supporting the Christ Child with both hands, who stands on a parapet while putting His arms around His mother’s neck and looking to the left; against a black background.
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Creator(s)
Niccolò Guidetti (active 19th century) (engraver)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Tommaso Minardi (1787-1871) (designer)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary -
51.3 x 39.9 cm (sheet of paper)
36.8 x 29.7 cm (image)
49.7 x 37.8 cm (platemark)
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Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- prints
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Virgin & Child
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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Other number(s)
Ruland p.67 A.XXIV.2
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