The Baptism of Christ

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is an illustration of a baptism scene. The image shows a man pouring water over the head of another man standing in a river. In the background, there is a cityscape with buildings, a bridge, trees, boats on the river, and figures observing the scene. The artwork features textured shading and detailed linework, giving the scene depth and movement, with attention to clothing folds and water ripples. The background complements the central focus of the baptism.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.5 × 6.2 cm (2 9/16 × 2 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.968

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 110

  • Series Title

    Scenes from the New Testament [1964.8.944-1025]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1932

  • Linzeler, André. Inventaire du fonds français; graveurs du seizième siècle. Paris, 1932: I. 383, no. 110.

Inscriptions

in plate across bottom the title: LE BABTESME DE IESVS CHRIST AV ELEVVE IOVRDAIN

Wikidata ID

Q65510937

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