The painting depicts a scene set in a church during the French Revolution. The church interior features a vaulted ceiling with ribs and a rose window. The walls are adorned with drapes. A baptismal font stands on the left side, where a woman is standing. Two women in long dresses stand beside the font. A man in a robe stands on steps to the right, with his right arm raised. To the left, a man sits on a chair playing a cello, while another person sits at a desk. The crowd in the background is rendered in soft, light gray tones. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-left corner. The scene captures a moment of a christening.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 676 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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