Fotoreproductie van een prent naar de Sixtijnse Madonna door Rafaël before 1861

This photo reproduction of Raphael's "Sistine Madonna" was created by Gustav Schauer before 1861. The image, printed in black and white, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with Saint Sixtus and Saint Barbara kneeling below in adoration. Two cherubs at the bottom gaze up at the central figures. The original painting is considered a masterpiece of the High Renaissance, known for its realism, emotional depth, and composition. Schauer's reproduction, though smaller than the original, captures these key elements. Prints like these helped to spread awareness of the art of the Italian Renaissance to a wider audience.