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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Shield, by B Celini' 1857

Albumen print | 23.9 x 24.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2372818

'Shield, by B Celini'

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Shield, by B Celini' 1857

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of the Parade Shield, sometimes called Cellini's Shield. The shield depicts the four episodes from the life of Julius Caesar.

The shield is held by the Royal Collection (RCNI 62978) and is currently on display in the Queen's Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle.

Provenance

From an album presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Julius Caesar (100-44 BC)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.9 x 24.5 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Armour
Shields (armour)

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