Attributed to John Martin, 1789–1854, British, The Baptism of Christ, undated
- Title:
- The Baptism of Christ
- Date:
- undated
- Materials & Techniques:
- Watercolor, pen and brown ink, white gouache, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 2 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches (5.4 x 7 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, center: "6"
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1977.14.4256
- Classification:
- Drawings & Watercolors
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Subject Terms:
- baptism | cross (object) | dove | grotto | light | New Testament | pouring | religious and mythological subject | river | staff | trees | waterfall
- Associated People:
- The Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ (7–2 BC/BCE to 30–36 AD/CE)
John the Baptist (c. 6 BC–c. AD 36) - Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:11051
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