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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Virgin in the clouds' 1857

Albumen print | 16.4 x 11.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081365

Photographs of the

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

Photographs of the " Gems of the Art Treasures Exhibition" , Manchester, 1857 - Ancient Series 1857

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Description

Photograph of an engraving of a full length depiction of the Virgin Mary seated on clouds. She holds the Christ Child in her lap. The engraving is by Marcantonio Raimondi (c.1470-82- c.1534).

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
(photographer)

After
Search the collection Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534)
(engraver)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Blessed Virgin Mary
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

16.4 x 11.0 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Earth sciences
Meteorology
Clouds
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Life of Christ
Infancy of Christ
Christ Child

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