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The Baptism of Christ

Johann Matthias Kager

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of people in a dramatic scene. Various figures are shown at different angles, emphasizing different parts of their bodies. One person stands with torso exposed, pointing upwards, with flowing hair. Nearby, another person kneels shirtless, with tied-back hair and looking up. Another figure holds an infant while draped in fabric, with long hair flowing. Other figures around them are in different postures, also gazing upwards. One person holds a container from which water cascades. The people are dressed in flowing garments reminiscent of a classical style. The background includes natural elements like trees, a river, distant mountains, and a dove emitting light from the clouds. An inscription is visible below the illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1610?
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4008 × 5262 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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