The Virgin suckling the Christ Child c.1853-76

Albumen print | 32.6 x 21.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851246

After Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534)

Description

A photograph of a drawing listed by Ruland (1876) as being then in the possession of Mr Tiffin. The drawing reproduces a composition known from an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi dated c.1515, although without the figure of St Joseph. The engraving by Raimondi is thought to have been based upon a lost design by Raphael dating from c.1507-08. An impression of Raimondi's engraving can be found at RCIN 851242.

Provenance

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

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-1534)
(engraver)

After
Search the collection Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Blessed Virgin Mary
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

32.6 x 21.9 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
Life of Christ
Infancy of Christ
Christ Child
Science, Medicine and Technology
Home economics
Furniture & accessories
Curtains
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.94 C.XXXIV.5

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