Artwork
Out of Rome - House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto. Sculpture of the Santissima Casa carried by Angels, A.D. 1520
Out of Rome - House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto. Sculpture of the Santissima Casa carried by Angels, A.D. 1520 is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist John Henry Parker. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph documents a sculpture depicting the Santissima Casa, the house of the Virgin Mary, carried by angels.
About this work
Overview
This photograph documents a sculpture depicting the Santissima Casa, the house of the Virgin Mary, carried by angels. The image is part of a large photographic survey of Rome's monuments and artworks.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows the Santissima Casa, a structure believed to be the Virgin Mary's house, being carried by angels. The relief carvings convey a narrative with dynamic movement and emotion.
Technique & Style
The photograph is a documentary image from the 1800s, characterized by a grainy, aged quality. The sculpture it depicts features shallow relief carvings with robed figures and dramatic clouds.
History & Provenance
The photograph was created between 1864 and 1879 under John Henry Parker's direction for his 'Archaeology of Rome' publication. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds a significant collection of these photographs.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Henry Parker liked to explore old churches in Rome. He'd photograph the sculptures and carvings he found. One thing that stands out is his attention to detail - he'd capture tiny parts of bigger pieces, like the…
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