The Virgin and Child with an open book c.1853-76

Albumen print | 15.8 x 11.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851220

After a work copying Raphael (1483-1520)

Description

A photograph of a squared drawing formerly attributed to Raphael, currently thought to be a copy after a lost study by the master. The drawing is in the Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth House (inv. no.719).

The photograph shows the half-length Virgin supporting the Christ Child with her left hand, who stands on a parapet while reading from a book held by His mother.

Provenance

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

Creator(s)

After a work copying
Search the collection Raphael (1483-1520)
(artist)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Blessed Virgin Mary
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

15.8 x 11.6 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-Reading a book
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.92 C.XXIV.1

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