'Virgin and Child' 1857
Albumen print | 23.2 x 11.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081400
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Photograph of a painting of a full length depiction of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child. The Virgin Mary stands in a niche. She holds the Christ Child near her face.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Jan van Eyck (1390-1441). The painting's creator is now unknown and the work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.Provenance
Presented to Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
23.2 x 11.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)