Baptême du Juif Jachiel Hirschlin à Zurich. 1746; Distribution des Livres avec Etudians et aux Ecôliers à Zurich (Baptism of Jachiel Hirschlin and Distribution of the Books)

1751

David Herrliberger

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David Herrliberger

Artist, Swiss, 1697 - 1777

This is a drawing of a baptism and a book distribution ceremony in Zurich. The drawing is divided into two sections, each depicting a distinct event. The upper section shows a baptism taking place in a church setting. An ornate baptismal font is centered in the scene, with religious figures in robes conducting the ceremony, surrounded by an audience of onlookers and participants dressed in period attire. The architectural features, such as tall windows and vaulted arches, contribute to the solemnity of the chapel interior. A small dog can be observed in the foreground. The lower section illustrates a book distribution ceremony. A higher platform holds individuals engaged in the distribution, with a large group of attendees seated and observing the proceedings. This section also features intricate detailing of the church's interior architecture, including wooden panels and decorative stonework.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on wove

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Vincent Buonanno

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35 × 21.4 cm (13 3/4 × 8 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 38.2 × 25.1 cm (15 1/16 × 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.41.4

  • Series Title

    Kurz Beschreibung der Gottesdienstlichen Gebräuche, Wie solche in der Reformirten Kirche der Stadt und Landschaft Zürich begangen werden... (Short Description of the Sacraments as Practiced in the Reformed Church of Zurich)


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Vincent Buonanno, Providence, RI; gift to National Gallery of Art, 2023

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