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Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

    AFTER ANTONIO DA MONZA

    Last Supper

    1858

    Albumen print? | RCIN 2864378

    A photograph of a miniature depicting the Last Supper now in the Albertina, Vienna (inv. no.17644). A medallion with the profile of Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503) can be seen on the lunette above. The whole scene is surrounded by a decorative frame including four medallions with Christ, the Lamb of God, the Tiburtine Sibyl as well as the Virgil and Child.

    • Creator(s)

      After Antonio da Monza (artist)

      Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503)
    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Religion & Theology
        • Religions and faiths
          • Christianity
            • Life of Christ
              • Public Life of Christ
                • Last Supper
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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