The Diadem Madonna
Raphael (after) 1483 - 6 Apr 1520
Summary
The Virgin and Child with the infant Baptist, traditionally known as the 'Madonna of the Blue Diadem', with the Virgin lifting a veil from over the Christ child, while holding an arm around the shoulders of St John the Baptist; after a painting formerly attributed to Raphael, now to an artist from his studio (possibly Penni); coat of arms of Louis Phelypeaux at lower left; finished state. Engraving.
Object Name
The Diadem Madonna
Creators Name
Dimensions
support: 42.3cm x 30.5cm
accession number
1917.320.34
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Medium
Credit
Leicester Collier Bequest
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