Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
Antonio Dalcò (1802-88)
The Virgin and Child ['The Madonna del Granduca'] c.1822-1876
Engraving | 26.7 x 18.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850657
![The Virgin and Child ['The Madonna del Granduca']](https://albert.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/d/7/741530-1520337326.jpg?itok=zyRu22ED "The Virgin and Child ['The Madonna del Granduca']")
An engraving after the Madonna del Granduca by Raphael (c.1505; Galleria Palatina, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, inv. no.1912, no.178). Lettered with the title and production details. See RCIN 850653 for a photograph of the painting.
Showing the half length standing figure of the Virgin gazing downwards, and holding the Christ Child with both hands, against a black background.
Showing the half length standing figure of the Virgin gazing downwards, and holding the Christ Child with both hands, against a black background.
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Creator(s)
Antonio Dalcò (1802-88) (engraver)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Raffaello Buonajuti (active 19th century) (designer)
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26.7 x 18.0 cm (sheet of paper)
19.2 x 13.0 cm (image)
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MADONNA / DETTA DEL GRANDUCA
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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
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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Other number(s)
Ruland p.55 A.IV.5
Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 206-210, no. 24
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