'Madonna with infant and St. John'; The Rest on the Flight into Egypt with St. John the Baptist 1857
Albumen print | 23.5 x 19.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2081364
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Photograph of a painting by Fra Bartolommeo (1472-1417) of the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, Saint John and an infant Saint John the Baptist. The group are depicted seated together in an outdoor setting. The Christ Child reaches out and holds St. John's reed cross. A city is visible in the background. The group are depicted feeling Bethlehem. The painting is photographed in its frame.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Francis Thomas de Grey Cowper, 7th Earl Cowper (1834-1905). The work is now held by the Getty Centre.Provenance
Presented to Prince Albert
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Albumen print
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23.5 x 19.7 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
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