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Baptising Collection (#5)

"Baptising: A Journey through Time and Artistic Expressions" Embark on a captivating journey of baptism, as we explore various depictions from different eras and regions

Background imageBaptising Collection: Remonstrant baptism of African woman in Delft, 1794 (etching)

Remonstrant baptism of African woman in Delft, 1794 (etching)
1765793 Remonstrant baptism of African woman in Delft, 1794 (etching) by Dutch School, (18th century); 18.3x26.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist, tenth panel of the South Doors of

The Baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist, tenth panel of the South Doors of
BEN130915 The Baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist, tenth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); 50x43 cm; Baptistery

Background imageBaptising Collection: Coptic Baptismal Procession, 1865 (w / c, gouache, and gum arabic)

Coptic Baptismal Procession, 1865 (w / c, gouache, and gum arabic)
CEC131726 Coptic Baptismal Procession, 1865 (w/c, gouache, and gum arabic) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 25.9x42.4 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of the Disciples, ninth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San

The Baptism of the Disciples, ninth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San
BEN130914 The Baptism of the Disciples, ninth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); 50x43 cm; Baptistery, Florence

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Conversion of Olga (d. 969) from the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum)

The Conversion of Olga (d. 969) from the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum)
XZL147684 The Conversion of Olga (d.969) from the Madrid Skylitzes (vellum) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: wife of Igor)

Background imageBaptising Collection: A domestic baptism (engraving)

A domestic baptism (engraving)
5226733 A domestic baptism (engraving) by Schley, Jakob van der (1715-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A domestic baptism)

Background imageBaptising Collection: Philip and the Eunuch (coloured engraving)

Philip and the Eunuch (coloured engraving)
818729 Philip and the Eunuch (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip and the Eunuch)

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ (coloured engraving)

The Baptism of Christ (coloured engraving)
3626804 The Baptism of Christ (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baptism of Christ)

Background imageBaptising Collection: The baptism of Stephen I of Hungary (engraving)

The baptism of Stephen I of Hungary (engraving)
3647313 The baptism of Stephen I of Hungary (engraving) by Benczur, Gyula (or Julius de) (1844-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The baptism of Stephen I of Hungary)

Background imageBaptising Collection: The curious rite of the blessing of the waters, in Bucharest (colour litho)

The curious rite of the blessing of the waters, in Bucharest (colour litho)
2777919 The curious rite of the blessing of the waters, in Bucharest (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious rite of the blessing of the waters)

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1541 (fresco)

The Baptism of Christ, 1541 (fresco)
703304 The Baptism of Christ, 1541 (fresco) by Conte, Jacopino del (1510-98); San Giovanni Decollato, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: Baptism of Saint Pudentiana (fresco)

Baptism of Saint Pudentiana (fresco)
703243 Baptism of Saint Pudentiana (fresco) by Italian School; Santa Pudenziana, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: Original ceremony, the baptism in an English river of several converts to the sect of the gods

Original ceremony, the baptism in an English river of several converts to the sect of the gods... (colour litho)
2814956 Original ceremony, the baptism in an English river of several converts to the sect of the gods... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBaptising Collection: Window depicting a scene from the life of St. John the Baptist (stained glass)

Window depicting a scene from the life of St. John the Baptist (stained glass)
PC345056 Window depicting a scene from the life of St. John the Baptist (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Christening, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Christening, 1873 (oil on canvas)
BAL209444 The Christening, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Karneev, Akim Egorovich (1833-96); 116x155 cm; Irkutsk Museum, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: Window depicting the baptism of Christ, 1490 (stained glass)

Window depicting the baptism of Christ, 1490 (stained glass)
XIR240257 Window depicting the baptism of Christ, 1490 (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Church of St. Foy, Conques, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, fifth panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni

The Baptism of Christ, fifth panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni
BEN131507 The Baptism of Christ, fifth panel of the North Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1403-24 (bronze) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); 52x45 cm; Baptistery, Florence

Background imageBaptising Collection: Anabaptist ceremony in North America, engraved by M. Dubourg, 1819 (colour litho)

Anabaptist ceremony in North America, engraved by M. Dubourg, 1819 (colour litho)
NYH187334 Anabaptist ceremony in North America, engraved by M. Dubourg, 1819 (colour litho) by Milbert, Jacques (1766-1840) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageBaptising Collection: John The Baptist (colour litho)

John The Baptist (colour litho)
6020225 John The Baptist (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John The Baptist. St Luke 1, 5-22, 57-80)

Background imageBaptising Collection: Baptism of Jesus by Saint John (fresco)

Baptism of Jesus by Saint John (fresco)
3496509 Baptism of Jesus by Saint John (fresco) by Crespi, Daniele (1597-1630); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Certosa di Pavia, Presbiterio, Daniele Crespi)

Background imageBaptising Collection: Adventist baptism in the River Marne (colour litho)

Adventist baptism in the River Marne (colour litho)
2779605 Adventist baptism in the River Marne (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adventist baptism in the River Marne. Une ceremonie originale)

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism at Tara, illustration from The Church of England

The Baptism at Tara, illustration from The Church of England
STC393335 The Baptism at Tara, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageBaptising Collection: Mormon Baptism of Native Americans, c. 1875 (b / w photo)

Mormon Baptism of Native Americans, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
701448 Mormon Baptism of Native Americans, c.1875 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Salt Lake area, Utah.); American, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Constantine (wool & silk tapestry)

The Baptism of Constantine (wool & silk tapestry)
XIR434117 The Baptism of Constantine (wool & silk tapestry) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Mobilier National, Paris

Background imageBaptising Collection: Landscape with the Baptism in the Jordan (oil on canvas)

Landscape with the Baptism in the Jordan (oil on canvas)
REV115981 Landscape with the Baptism in the Jordan (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism, relief tile from the Campanile (marble and ceramic)

The Baptism, relief tile from the Campanile (marble and ceramic)
BAT121681 The Baptism, relief tile from the Campanile (marble and ceramic) by Maso di Banco (fl.1336-46); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c. 552-616) of Kent by St

The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c. 552-616) of Kent by St
STC255274 The Baptism of King Ethelbert (c.552-616) of Kent by St. Augustine at Canterbury in 597, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Dyce

Background imageBaptising Collection: Baptism of Christ (mosaic) (b / w photo)

Baptism of Christ (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI308362 Baptism of Christ (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Italian School; Battistero Neoniano, Ravenna, Italy; (add.info.: dome of the baptistery; ); Alinari

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Ordinance of Baptism in Jamaica, 1842

The Ordinance of Baptism in Jamaica, 1842
MGS180356 The Ordinance of Baptism in Jamaica, 1842 by Baxter, George (1804-67); 28.6x39.6 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; English, out of copyright

Background imageBaptising Collection: Life of Saint Ambrose, scene, 15th century (fresco)

Life of Saint Ambrose, scene, 15th century (fresco)
3704263 Life of Saint Ambrose, scene, 15th century (fresco) by Butinone, Bernadino (1431-1512) & Zenale, B. (1436-1526); Chiesa San Pietro in Gessate, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Milano)

Background imageBaptising Collection: A Baptism of North American Indians - Mormons Posing as Apostles of Christ

A Baptism of North American Indians - Mormons Posing as Apostles of Christ
CHT202627 A Baptism of North American Indians - Mormons Posing as Apostles of Christ, 1892 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBaptising Collection: Philip the Evangelist baptising the Ethiopian eunuch (chromolitho)

Philip the Evangelist baptising the Ethiopian eunuch (chromolitho)
1094430 Philip the Evangelist baptising the Ethiopian eunuch (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip the Evangelist baptising the Ethiopian eunuch)

Background imageBaptising Collection: Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496 (chromolitho)

Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496 (chromolitho)
1094069 Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, 496)

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel

The Baptism of Christ, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Baptism of Christ, 1547

Background imageBaptising Collection: La Naissance d une Enfante, 1882. Creator: Daniel Urrabieta Vierge

La Naissance d une Enfante, 1882. Creator: Daniel Urrabieta Vierge
La Naissance d une Enfante, 1882. [The birth of a girl]

Background imageBaptising Collection: Baptism of Christ, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Baptism of Christ, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Baptism of Christ, 18th century. By a follower of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1535 / 1540. Creator: Paris Bordone

The Baptism of Christ, c. 1535 / 1540. Creator: Paris Bordone
The Baptism of Christ, c. 1535/1540

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1641 / 1642. Creator: Nicolas Poussin

The Baptism of Christ, 1641 / 1642. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
The Baptism of Christ, 1641/1642

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1485 / 1500. Creator: Master of the St Bartholomew Altarpiece

The Baptism of Christ, c. 1485 / 1500. Creator: Master of the St Bartholomew Altarpiece
The Baptism of Christ, c. 1485/1500

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Clovis, c. 1500. Creator: Master of Saint Gilles

The Baptism of Clovis, c. 1500. Creator: Master of Saint Gilles
The Baptism of Clovis, c. 1500

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1508 / 1519. Creator: Juan de Flandes, the Elder

The Baptism of Christ, c. 1508 / 1519. Creator: Juan de Flandes, the Elder
The Baptism of Christ, c. 1508/1519

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1335. Creator: Giovanni Baronzio

The Baptism of Christ, c. 1335. Creator: Giovanni Baronzio
The Baptism of Christ, c. 1335

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Baptism of Christ, c. 1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Baptism of Christ, c. 1740

Background imageBaptising Collection: Illustration to 'Tristram Shandy, 'Volume 4, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Illustration to "Tristram Shandy, "Volume 4, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Illustration to " Tristram Shandy, " Volume 4, 19th century

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism, ca. 1734. Creator: Pierre Charles Tremolieres

The Baptism, ca. 1734. Creator: Pierre Charles Tremolieres
The Baptism, ca. 1734

Background imageBaptising Collection: Baptism of Christ, ca. 1470-1474. Creator: Martin Schongauer

Baptism of Christ, ca. 1470-1474. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Baptism of Christ, ca. 1470-1474

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan, ca. 1510. Creator: Lucas van Leyden

The Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan, ca. 1510. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan, ca. 1510

Background imageBaptising Collection: The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Christening in the Chapel, 1844. The ceremony of christening the infant daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter...was performed by the Bishop of Peterborough...Her Majesty [Queen




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"Baptising: A Journey through Time and Artistic Expressions" Embark on a captivating journey of baptism, as we explore various depictions from different eras and regions. In Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, the stunning "Baptism of Christ" comes to life on a tempera panel. The vibrant colors and intricate details transport us back to the moment when John the Baptist immersed Jesus in water. Traveling further east, we witness a baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia. This sacred ritual is captured with reverence and grace, showcasing the spiritual significance it holds for believers. Gustave Dore's wood engraving illustrates John the Baptist clad in an animal skin baptizing Jesus. This biblical scene from Matthew III. 15 evokes a sense of awe and humility as two iconic figures unite through this symbolic act. A predella panel reveals another facet of baptism - a holy deacon baptizing a prison neophyte amidst persecution by Roman authorities. The painting on wood tells tales of martyrdom and unwavering faith even in the face of adversity. The Byzantine fresco takes us back centuries ago, presenting episodes from Jesus Christ's life including his birth, Baptism, raising Lazarus, and arrival at Jerusalem. Portraits of revered saints such as Saint Antony add depth to this artistic masterpiece. Moving forward in time brings us to 15th-century Italy where "The Baptism of Christ" captivates with its use of gouache & sanguine on paper technique. The delicate strokes create an ethereal atmosphere surrounding this pivotal event. Fast-forwarding again brings us closer to modern times with "The Baptism of Christ, " painted using tempera and oil on wood around 1475 circa. Its rich hues convey both solemnity and hope as divine light illuminates this transformative moment. "The Baptism of Constantine, " depicted through frescoes between 1517-1524, showcases the baptism of a Roman emperor.