The Baptism of Christ; Pharoah Passing through the Red Sea; Joshua and Caleb

c. 1465

Netherlandish 15th Century

Associated Names
Netherlandish 15th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a religious scene depicting biblical narratives and figures. The central portion shows a significant religious event with a central figure surrounded by others. Flanking this centerpiece are smaller scenes. On the left, there is a gathering of figures, and on the right, individuals are carrying a bunch of grapes. The upper portion features two figures in dialogue and accompanying text. The bottom portion also shows two seated figures and more text. The drawing is intricate, with detailed lines suggesting a meticulous style focused on religious storytelling.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut (block book page) on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.4 × 19.1 cm (10 3/8 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.712

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, Vol. IV, p., no. 27, State ed. VIII

  • Series Title

    Page from the Heidelberg "Biblia Pauperum"

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Kupferstichkabinett (Lugt 1257e)

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1974

  • The Fable of the Sick Lion: A Fifteenth-Century Blockbook, Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 1974, no. 7.

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Markings

recto: none; verso: Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Kupferstichkabinett (Lugt 1257e)

Watermarks

crozier

Wikidata ID

Q64953226

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