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The Baptism of the Eunuch by Saint Philip

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene beside a river. The image depicts a riverbank where a figure is kneeling, and another is standing near them. A two-horse-drawn chariot carrying two figures is shown beside them. The background features a bridge crossing the river and a settlement with buildings and a tower or castle structure, set against a mountainous landscape. In the sky, angelic figures are illustrated above the scene. The drawing is intricately composed, capturing various actions within a narrative context.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4352 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
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