Christof Greuter

German, active c. 1611 - 1622

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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.
Johann Matthias Kager, Christof Greuter, The Baptism of Christ, c. 1610?, engraving on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2015.92.4

The Baptism of Christ

Johann Matthias Kager, Christof Greuter · c. 1610? · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.92.4