Oil painting on panel, Madonna and Child by Francesco Francia (Bologna c.1450 – Bologna 1517) and Studio, circa 1500. The blessed child is seated on the lap of the Madonna, who wears a red dress and pale blue robe with green lapels; in the background an Umbrian landscape.
Provenance: Lord Dudley sale, Christies, 25 June 1892, lot 63, bought by Agnew; Joseph Ruston sale, Christies, 21 May 1898, lot 72, bought Dowdeswell, from whom bought by Sir George Trevelyan (1838-1928) the same year (see Manuscript Diary of Sir G.O. Trevelyan); given with the property to the National Trust in 1941 by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, 3rd Bt (1870-1958)
Marks & inscriptions: On back of frame in melonex wallet: Written in pencil on sticky label Object: Painting “Madonna & Child Inventory Number WAL/P/8 Present location East corridor On back of frame in melonex wallet: Written in black ink on card WAL.P.8, Madonna and Child, Francia 16th Centur, H Dixon P.P Stamped on card in black Has been withdrawn for conservation On back of frame in melonex wallet: Dudley No 4 On back of frame in melonex wallet: Exb Berlington fine art club Ferrarense School On back of frame in melonex wallet: round label – R ST John Gore esquire Blue surround on label – writing reads C.E 546 attend to Rest of writing is illegible On back of frame in melonex wallet: Torn label – the royal academy exhibition of works by the old masters 1892 Francia, earl of Dudley Rest if writing is illegible On back of frame in melonex wallet: From the collection of the earl of Dudley, Picture by Francesco Raibalini 1450 – 1517 virgin and child on panel, from the collection of the earl of Dudley from collection J Ruston esquire exhibited at Burlington house 1892 exhibited berlington fine art club 1894 mentioned by Claire cavacasetlle Bought through Mrs Dowdeswells of 160 newbond street by Sir George Trevelyan in 1899 On back of frame in melonex wallet: Label reads Wallington Picture. Packing case in Basement On back of frame in melonex wallet: Label reads – W.F. & S. No. On back of frame in melonex wallet: Label reads – From DOWDESWELL & DOWDESWELLS, LIMITED, Publishers, Valuers of, and dealers in works of fine art, 160, NEW BOND STREET, 160, LONDON On back of frame in melonex wallet: Label reads, W. FREEMAN & SON LTD. Picture Restorers 43/44 ALBEMARLE ST. LONDON. W.1 Tel.:Hyde Park 0365 No…………. Down right side of frame at bottom: Small round sticker with number 8 written in blue ink
Text from National Trust website
Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Wallington Hall, Northumberland
Material: Oil on pane, canvas
Artist: Francesco Francia (c.1450–1517)
Date: c. 1500
Image Details
Date: 19 October 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 640
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.