'The Virgin of the Rocks' (The Virgin with the Infant Saint John adoring the Infant Christ accompanied by an Angel)
1 portrait by Leonardo da Vinci
© National Portrait Gallery, London
'The Virgin of the Rocks' (The Virgin with the Infant Saint John adoring the Infant Christ accompanied by an Angel)
by Henry Bone, after Leonardo da Vinci
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, June 1808 (1491-1508)
17 1/2 in. x 11 3/8 in. (443 mm x 288 mm)
Acquired from Sir George Scharf, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D17398
Artistsback to top
- Henry Bone (1755-1834), Enamel painter. Artist or producer associated with 677 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Painter and inventor. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
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Events of 1808back to top
Current affairs
The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.Art and science
Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.
International
After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. ThePeninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.
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