The Virgin and Child [‘The Mackintosh Madonna’] c.1786-87
Etching and engraving | 43.0 x 30.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850841
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A reversed print after the Mackintosh Madonna by Raphael (c.1509-11) now in the National Gallery, London (inv. no.NG 2069), accompanied by a text. Lettered with production details. Published in Galerie du Palais Royal, vol. I, 1768-1808. When catalogued by Ruland (1876), the painting was in the possession of Mr R.J. Mackintosh.
Showing the half-length seated figure of the Virgin supporting the Christ Child with both hands, who stands on a parapet while putting His arms around His mother’s neck and looking to the right; in 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
Etching and engraving
Measurements
43.0 x 30.5 cm (sheet of paper)
19.7 x 16.1 cm (image)
41.2 x 30.1 cm (platemark)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2005 : Capellen, JM, 2005. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 2, The Roman Religious Paintings ca.1508-1520 pp. 77-81, no. 49
Alternative title(s)
LA SAINTE VIERGE.