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John Dean (1754 - 1802), engraver
After Francesco Albani (1578 - 1660)
After Francesco Albani (1578 - 1660)
A Mother and Child
1783
Mezzotint
Inscription: Lettered below the image A Mother and Child / From the orignal picture at Wilton House in the collection of the Earl of Pembroke to whom this Plate is respectfully inscribed / by His Lordship's oblig'd and obed't servt John Dean and Painted by Albano. / Publish'd Jany 31st 1783, by Jno dean, No. 23, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. / Engrav'd by Jn.o Dean.
Museum number: P358
On display: Oratory (pre-booked tours only)
All spaces are in No. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields unless identified as in No. 12, Soane's first house.
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Curatorial note
The Virgin Mary is seated, reading from a book she holds up in her right hand, with the infant Christ seated on her lap. He puts his arms around her head, grasping her veil and smiling out towards the viewer.
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