Raphael was especially esteemed for his Madonna and Child compositions
After Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534)
The Virgin suckling the Christ Child c.1853-76
Albumen print | 32.6 x 21.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851246
A photograph of a drawing listed by Ruland (1876) as being then in the possession of Mr Tiffin. The drawing reproduces a composition known from an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi dated c.1515, although without the figure of St Joseph. The engraving by Raimondi is thought to have been based upon a lost design by Raphael dating from c.1507-08. An impression of Raimondi's engraving can be found at RCIN 851242.
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Creator(s)
After Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534) (engraver)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary -
32.6 x 21.9 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
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Curtains
- Furniture & accessories
- Home economics
- visual works
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Other number(s)
Ruland p.94 C.XXXIV.5
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