Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: La Granja, Silver cross by Juan de Arphe 1853

Albumen print | 37.5 x 22.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700039

Charles Clifford (1819-62)

La Granja, silver cross by Juan de Arfes/Arphes 1853

Description

Photograph of an ornately worked silver cross by the the Spanish artist Juan de Arphe (1535-1600). The cross is of delicately wrought filigree work with Gothic tracery with the figure of Christ in its centre.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Clifford (1819-62)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

37.5 x 22.5 cm (image) (image)

41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Spain
Segovia [Spain]
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso [Segovia]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Metals
Silver
References

Alternative title(s)

La Granja, silver cross by Juan de Arfes/Arphes