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Peltro William Tomkins (1760-1840)
The Virgin and Chid with the Infant Baptist published 20 August 1789
Stipple engraving, printed in brown | 32.1 x 23.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850991
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A print after a painting then in the possession of J. Purling, Esq., to whom the plate is dedicated. Lettered with production details. The painting is a copy of the so-called Madonna della Tenda, a picture by Raphael (c.1513-14) now in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich (inv. no.WAF 797).
Showing the half-length seated Virgin holding the Christ Child on her lap who is turning His head back toward the Infant Baptist, who is standing behind at right looking at the Virgin with clasped hands; before a curtain.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
Stipple engraving, printed in brown
Measurements
32.1 x 23.2 cm (sheet of paper)
21.6 x 17.2 cm (image)
30.4 x 21.7 cm (platemark)
Other number(s)
Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2005 : Capellen, JM, 2005. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 2, The Roman Religious Paintings ca.1508-1520 pp. 134-136, no. 56
Alternative title(s)
The VIRGIN CHILD and ST. JOHN
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