Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
After a work copying Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)
The Virgin and Child with an open book c.1853-76
Albumen print | 15.8 x 11.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851220
A photograph of a squared drawing formerly attributed to Raphael, currently thought to be a copy after a lost study by the master. The drawing is in the Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth House (inv. no.719).
The photograph shows the half-length Virgin supporting the Christ Child with her left hand, who stands on a parapet while reading from a book held by His mother.
The photograph shows the half-length Virgin supporting the Christ Child with her left hand, who stands on a parapet while reading from a book held by His mother.
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Creator(s)
After a work copying Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
After a work previously attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary -
15.8 x 11.6 cm (sheet of paper)
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Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Virgin & Child
- Virgin & Child-Reading a book
- 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.92 C.XXIV.1
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