Baptising Collection (#6)

Plate 41: Saint John the Baptist preaching to a large crowd and baptizing children, 1756

Christening of Prince Alfred in the Private Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1844. Queen Victorias son Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, is baptised by William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury

The Baptism of Christ; Saint John the Baptist at right and Christ at left with his hands held together, the Holy Ghost above, angels in the background, after Reni, ca. 1815-72

Scene of a Baptism of a Woman by a Bishop with Onlookers, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Scene of a Baptism of a Woman by a Bishop with Onlookers, 17th century

Grotesque Borders for Rooms & Halls, [October 20, 1800], reprint

Catholic Baptism, Montrouge, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Baptism, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
Baptism, 1870s

Panel from Saint John Retable, 1464-1507. Creator: Domingo Ram
Panel from Saint John Retable, 1464-1507

The Baptism of Christ, ca. 1650. Creator: Sebastien Bourdon
The Baptism of Christ, ca. 1650

The Baptism of Christ, 1773. Creator: Nicolas Enriquez
The Baptism of Christ, 1773

The Penitence of Saint Jerome, ca. 1512-15. Creator: Joachim Patinir
The Penitence of Saint Jerome, ca. 1512-15

Baptism of Napoleon II, Notre Dame, Paris, 10 June 1811, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Baptism of Napoleon II, Notre Dame, Paris, 10 June 1811, (1921). Bapteme du roi de Rome a Notre-Dame de Paris. Napoleon (1811-1832), infant King of Rome and heir of Emperor Napoleon I

A Venetian Christening Party, 1896, (c1930). Creator: Henry Woods
A Venetian Christening Party, 1896, (c1930). An Italian family take their baby to be baptised in Venice. Painting in the Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum, Burnley, Lancashire

The Christening of the Prince of Wales, January 25 1842, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Christening of the Prince of Wales, January 25 1842, (1901). Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII, 1841-1910), eldest son and second child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

The Baptism of Christ, 1445-1450, (1943). Creator: Master ES
The Baptism of Christ, 1445-1450, (1943). Jesus stands in the River Jordan as John the Baptist, kneeling on a projecting rock, pours baptismal water over Christs head

Paulinus baptising Edwin, the first Christian King of Northumberland, at York, 1773. Paulinus of York, Roman missionary, baptising Edwin king of Deira and Bernicia, (Northumbria) on 12 April 627

Frontispieces to Tristram Shandy, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
Frontispieces to Tristram Shandy, 1808, (1827). Men smoking clay pipes, sleeping and reading; and a vicar baptising a baby

Le Bateme de la Cloche and Benediction de la Cloche, 1724. Creator: Bernard Picart
Le Bateme de la Cloche and Benediction de la Cloche, 1724. Baptism and blessing of the bell for a church clock. The bell is polished, and priests say prayers over it

Baptism of King Clovis I, 15th century, (1849). Creator: Paul Lacroix
Baptism of King Clovis I, 15th century, (1849). Scene depicting Frankish King Clovis I (466-511 AD) being baptised by Saint Remigius in the cathedral of Reims in northern France

Baptism of Christ (pen & ink on paper)
XIR340436 Baptism of Christ (pen & ink on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Baptism of Christ; ); Italian, out of copyright

Baptism of Rus, 1885-96 (oil on canvas)
BAL168238 Baptism of Rus, 1885-96 (oil on canvas) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); 214x178 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Baptism of a child, 1893. Creator: Knud Larsen
Baptism of a child, 1893

The baptismal font in Deerhurst church, Gloucestershire, England. From Everday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times, published 1926

Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, 1305. Artist: Simeon Artchichetski
Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, 1305. After an Armenian Evangelistary, a book containing parts of the Christian Gospels which was used during the liturgy

The Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, c1334. Artist: Vardan Lorets i
The Baptism of Jesus by St John the Baptist, c1334. St John and Jesus, with his hand lifted in blessing with three fingers raised

Algeria - Timgad - Byzantine Baptism Pool
A Byzantine Baptismal Pool at Timgad, a Roman colonial town in the Aures Mountains of Algeria, founded by the Emperor Trajan around AD 100. Date: circa 1910s

The Baptism of Christ, from the Convent of San Pietro, Perugia, 1496-98 (oil on panel)
XIR242475 The Baptism of Christ, from the Convent of San Pietro, Perugia, 1496-98 (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 32x59.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Italian

Baptism of Rollo the Pirate Chief, 1909. Baptism of the Viking chief Rollo, who became the first ruler of Normandy. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 5, by Arthur Mee, J.A

The Baptism of Christ, 1472-1475 (1870). The left hand angel and parts of the background landscape are believed to be the work of a young Leonardo da Vinci, who was in Verrocchios studio at the time

The Baptism of Clovis, 496 (1882-1884). Clovis I (c466-511) converted to Christianity and was baptized at Rheims in 496 AD

Baptising in the River Jordan, Palestine, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Baptising in the River Jordan, Palestine, 1903. Stereoscopic slide. From a series called Travelling in the Holy Land Through the Stereoscope, by Jesse Hurlbut

Baptism, 15th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Baptism, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in l Hostorie de la Belle Helene, in the collection of the Royal Library of Belgium

Norwegian christening, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Norwegian christening, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. Artist: Workshop of the Master of the Duke of Bedford
St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. The symbolic lion holds the saints ink pot and pen-case in its teeth. Other vignettes show episodes from the life of the saint

Choir of St Martins Church, Dorking, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: MJ Starling
Choir of St Martins Church, Dorking, Surrey, 19th century

Baptising in the River Jordan, Palestine, 1896. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Baptising in the River Jordan, Palestine, 1896. Stereoscopic slide. From a series called Travelling in the Holy Land Through the Stereoscope, by Jesse Hurlbut

The Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, by St Augustine, Canterbury in 597, (19th century). Artist: R Anderson
The Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, by St Augustine, Canterbury in 597, (19th century). Ethelbert King of Kent is converted to Christianity

A triptych of the healing work of St Remy, Bishop of Reims, 11th century (1870). The first compartment represents St Remy healing a paralytic; the second

The christening of Princess Louise, c1848, (1900). Artist: William Heysham Overend
The christening of Princess Louise, c1848, (1900). The princess, daughter of Queen Victoria, was baptised at Buckingham Palace chapel, London

The christening of the Princess Royal, 1841, (1900). Queen Victorias daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901), is baptised in a Christian ceremony in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace

Baptism of King Clovis, Rheims, (1870). A wood engraving after a 14th-century work showing the conversion to Christianity of Clovis I King of the Franks (c466-511 AD) in 496 AD

The Baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia, 1613, (1840). Artist: John Gadsby Chapman
The Baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia, 1613, (1840). A 19th-century representation of Pocahontas (c1595-1617) being converted to Christianity before her marriage to Englishman John Rolfe

The Baptism of Christ, late 16th or 17th century. Artist: Alessandro Turchi
The Baptism of Christ, late 16th or 17th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Baptism of Christ, after 1486. Artist: Guidoccio Cozzarelli
The Baptism of Christ, after 1486. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Baptism of Prince of Wales, 1842 (c1850s). The future King Edward VII was born in 1841 and christened Albert Edward in St Georges Chapel, Windsor on 25 January 1842

Saint John Baptizing the people, c1636-1637. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Saint John Baptizing the people, c1636-1637. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Baptism of Jesus and the Raising of Lazarus, 1336. Artist: Sargis Pidsak
Baptism of Jesus and the Raising of Lazarus, 1336. In the top of the image Jesus is being baptised by his cousin St John the Baptist

Establishment of the Normans: Baptism of Rollo at Rouen, (19th century). King Charles III of France ceded Normandy to the Viking leader Rollo in c911 AD

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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.