Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
Santarelli
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Baptist c.1800-1876
Lithograph | 29.4 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850805
A lithographic facsimile of a drawing formerly attributed to Raphael which, according to the lettering on the sheet, was then in the collection of O. Gigli. The drawing closely resembles a study by Raphael now in the Louvre (inv. no.RF 1066; see RCIN 850799 for a photograph of it).
Showing the seated Virgin looking at the Infant Baptist who holds a lamb and kneels down before the Christ Child, who is being supported by His mother.
Showing the seated Virgin looking at the Infant Baptist who holds a lamb and kneels down before the Christ Child, who is being supported by His mother.
-
Creator(s)
Santarelli (lithographer)
After a work copying Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
-
29.4 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper)
26.0 x 18.2 cm (image)
-
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
-
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
-
Other number(s)
Ruland p.65 A.XIX.10
Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 157-263, no. 35
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.