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Birth and Baptismal Certificate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a framed Birth and Baptismal Certificate by an unknown artist. The frame is rectangular with a thick border and a raised edge. The frame is dark-colored, possibly brown or black. Inside the frame is a white document with black text written in a foreign language, likely German. The text is in a formal, cursive script and is arranged in paragraphs. There are several lines of text, but they are not legible. The document has a decorative border around the edges, featuring illustrations of flowers and leaves on either side. At the top of the document, there are two illustrations that resemble a bird or a winged creature. The background of the image is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken in a dimly lit room or with a dark backdrop. The document appears to be an old, historical document, possibly from the 18th or 19th century.

Artwork Details

Date
1769
Medium
Ink and watercolor on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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