A. F. Semler (active 19th century)
The Virgin and Child with Pinks [‘Madonna dei Garofani’] c.1800-1876
Engraving with etching | 52.8 x 44.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850738
![The Virgin and Child with Pinks [`Madonna dei Garofani?]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/c/b/741611-1520337657.jpg?itok=2UWYD0fW "The Virgin and Child with Pinks [`Madonna dei Garofani?]")
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An engraving reproducing the so-called Madonna dei Garofani (or Madonna of the Pinks), a painting by Raphael (c.1506-07) now in the National Gallery, London (inv. no.NG 6596). It has been suggested that this engraving may be based upon an earlier engraving by Giovanni Farrugia, an impression of which can be found at RCIN 850639. For further discussion, see Bibliographic References.
Showing the seated Virgin holding the Christ Child seating on a cushion on her lap and captivating his attention with some pinks; in an interior with a view on a landscape.Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Engraving with etching
Measurements
52.8 x 44.5 cm (sheet of paper)
27.9 x 22.6 cm (image)
38.7 x 31.7 cm (platemark)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 210-213, no. 25
