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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'St. John the Evangelist' 1857
Albumen print | 20.4 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081430
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Photograph of a painting of Saint John the Evangelist, after a work by Domenchino (1581-1641). Saint John is seated at a table. He holds a book and a piece of parchment. There is an eagle in the upper left corner. The eagle, believed to be the bird that flies closest to heaven, is Saint John's attribute.
Provenance
Presented to Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
(photographer)After a work previously attributed to (artist)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
20.4 x 15.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
