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After a work previously attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)

The Holy Family c.1853-76

Albumen print | 29.9 x 24.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851137

The Holy Family

After a work previously attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)

The Holy Family c.1853-76

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Description

A photograph of a circular painting formerly attributed to Raphael, once in the gallery of Prince Liechtenstein, Vienna. The painting is set in a frame decorated with two angels holding a scroll inscribed with the letters: 'RAPH: SANZIO D'VRBINO'.

Showing the three-quarter length Virgin, seated, supporting the naked Christ Child in her lap on a cushion, with St Joseph at left.

Provenance

Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
People involved

Creator(s)

After a work previously attributed to
Search the collection Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Saint Joseph

Search the collection Blessed Virgin Mary
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

29.9 x 24.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Devotional Images of Christ
Virgin & Child
Virgin & Child with Saints
Virgin & Child with Saints-Holy Family
Life of Christ
Infancy of Christ
Christ Child
References

Other number(s)

Ruland : Ruland, C., 1876. The Works of Raphael Santi da Urbino as represented in the Raphael Collection in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, formed by the Prince Consort, 1853-1861 and completed by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Weimar – Ruland p.85 B.XIV.1

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