Théodore Richomme (1785-1849)
Holy Family with Saints and Angel [‘The Holy Family of Francis I’] c.1816-18
Etching and engraving | 47.6 x 33.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851035
![Holy Family with Saints and Angel [`The Holy Family of Francis I?]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/f/5/743589-1521458050.jpg?itok=9StsoU43 "Holy Family with Saints and Angel [`The Holy Family of Francis I?]")
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A print after the so-called Holy Family of Francis I, a painting attributed to Raphael and his workshop (1518) now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. no.604). Lettered with publication details and title. Published in H. Laurent, Le Musée Royal, Paris 1816-18.
Showing the full-length seated Virgin supporting the Christ Child stepping out of His cradle; with St Joseph behind her on the right, and the crouched St Elizabeth supporting the Young John the Baptist who clasps his hands in adoration on the left; behind them an angel crowning the Virgin with flowers and a young woman with hands crossed on her chest; in an interior with view of landscape.Provenance
Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Medium and techniques
Etching and engraving
Measurements
47.6 x 33.2 cm (sheet of paper)
38.3 x 26.0 cm (image)
31.5 x 46.0 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. 170-177, no. 62
Alternative title(s)
LA SAINTE FAMILLE.
