François de Poilly (1623-93)
The Virgin and Child [‘The Bridgewater Madonna’] c.1643-1683
Engraving with etching | 27.8 x 22.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850909
![The Virgin and Child [`The Bridgewater Madonna?]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/f/3/743451-1521457083.jpg?itok=nop6ewrt "The Virgin and Child [`The Bridgewater Madonna?]")
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An engraving reproducing (in reverse) the composition of the so-called Bridgewater Madonna, a painting by Raphael (c.1507) currently on loan to the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh (inv. no.NGL 065.46) from the Duke of Sutherland Collection (see RCIN 850894).
Showing the seated Virgin looking at the Infant Christ who lies across on her lap, turning His head back and grasping her veil; in an interior.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
27.8 x 22.3 cm (sheet of paper)
26.7 x 22.0 cm (image)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Raphael. The Pursuit of Perfection 1994 : Raphael. The Pursuit of Perfection, National Galleries of Scotland, 1994 p.69, no.27 (entry by A. Weston-Lewis)
