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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Christ and the Virgin' 1857

Albumen print | 21.4 x 24.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081441

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 a painting of the Virgin Mary gazing at a sleeping Christ Child. The Virgin Mary holds her hands together in prayer. The painting is photographed in its frame, which features ornate decoration.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Guido Reni (1575-1642).

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After a work previously attributed to
Search the collection Guido Reni (Bologna 1575-Bologna 1642)
(artist)

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

21.4 x 24.5 cm (image)

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

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