Holy Families & Madonna and Child
Holy Families & Madonna and Child
The Virgin and Child [‘The Small Cowper Madonna’]
published May 1857Albumen print | RCIN 850692
A photograph of Raphael's so-called ‘Small Cowper Madonna’ (c.1505-06), that Ruland (1876) catalogues as being then in the collection of the Earl Cowper, Penshanger and now in the National Gallery, Washington DC (inv. no.1942.9.57). Lettered with title and production details.
Showing the seated figure of the Virgin supporting with her left hand the Christ Child who is standing on her lap throwing his arms round her neck.
Showing the seated figure of the Virgin supporting with her left hand the Christ Child who is standing on her lap throwing his arms round her neck.
Probably acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76) or shortly after
