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The Baptism of Christ who stands in a river in the center, John the Baptist at right holding dish above Christ's head and a cross in his other hand, two bathers at left, two angels at right, God the Father above in the clouds surrounded by four angels; buildings and hills in the background

ca. 1462–1535
Not on view
Top left and right corners restored. Two figures at left extend beyond image border line. Sheet trimmed on top and bottom with parts of the image missing: God's halo is cut off at top and artist's initials are omitted at bottom.

Artwork Details

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  • Title: The Baptism of Christ who stands in a river in the center, John the Baptist at right holding dish above Christ's head and a cross in his other hand, two bathers at left, two angels at right, God the Father above in the clouds surrounded by four angels; buildings and hills in the background
  • Artist: Cristofano di Michele Martini (Il Robetta) (Italian, Florence 1462–after 1535 Florence)
  • Date: ca. 1462–1535
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 11 in. × 8 1/4 in. (28 × 20.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1928
  • Object Number: 28.82.5
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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