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Baptisms Collection

"Baptisms: A Glimpse into Sacred Ceremonies of the Past" Step back in time to witness the christening of a child in the picturesque Gutachtal

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Jesus is Baptized (colour litho)

Jesus is Baptized (colour litho)
8668087 Jesus is Baptized (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus is Baptized)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus

The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus
7287243 The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: The sarcophagus of Agapeand Crescentianus)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427

Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy. 836.4
BEN5475006 Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy. 836.4 by Quercia, Jacopo della (c.1372-1438); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 12th century

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242797 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 12th century

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242796 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho)

Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho)
8661425 Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Boris I, 864)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate (b/w photo)

Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate (b/w photo)
8655999 Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte's baptism certificate)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1530s (oil on wood)

The Baptism of Christ, 1530s (oil on wood)
XOS5873394 The Baptism of Christ, 1530s (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 24.4x29.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Parish museum. Painting. Saint Francis. Oil on canvas. 1689. Signed: Julian de Arriola

Parish museum. Painting. Saint Francis. Oil on canvas. 1689. Signed: Julian de Arriola
6267467 Parish museum. Painting. Saint Francis. Oil on canvas. 1689. Signed: Julian de Arriola.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)

The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634183 The Baptism of Christ, 1287 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 12th century

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242795 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 12th century

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242793 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 12th century

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242790 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Greetings from Upper Bavaria (postcard)

Greetings from Upper Bavaria (postcard)
7377742 Greetings from Upper Bavaria (postcard); (add.info.: costumes, baptism, Schuhplattler, wedding); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Jesus (colour litho)

The Baptism of Jesus (colour litho)
8636466 The Baptism of Jesus (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baptism of Jesus)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism (colour litho)

The Baptism (colour litho)
8633763 The Baptism (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baptism. Illustration for The Prince of the House of David or Three Years in the Holy City by)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: St John baptizing (engraving)

St John baptizing (engraving)
8653515 St John baptizing (engraving) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St John baptizing)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 16th Century (engraving)

The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 16th Century (engraving)
8644810 The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 16th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 16th Century)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptism of St Stephen (engraving)

Baptism of St Stephen (engraving)
8651508 Baptism of St Stephen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of St Stephen)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century

Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century
7242451 Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century; (add.info.: Parish church (IngooigeBaptismal font, m, Sint-Antoniuskerk), Interior Ingooigem, kerk Sint-Antonius Abt, Anzegem

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 12th century

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242792 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Clovis (litho)

The Baptism of Clovis (litho)
8661248 The Baptism of Clovis (litho) by Blanc, Joseph Paul (1846-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baptism of Clovis)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Balance, Balloon, Bandbox, Banjo, Banner, Baptize, Barber, Barouche, Barrel, Baseball, Basin

Balance, Balloon, Bandbox, Banjo, Banner, Baptize, Barber, Barouche, Barrel, Baseball, Basin, Basket (engraving)
8650030 Balance, Balloon, Bandbox, Banjo, Banner, Baptize, Barber, Barouche, Barrel, Baseball, Basin, Basket (engraving) by German School

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The baptismal font, marble and copper lid, 18th century

The baptismal font, marble and copper lid, 18th century
7242844 The baptismal font, marble and copper lid, 18th century; Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel, Moregem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 12th century

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242794 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptismal font, 1704

Baptismal font, 1704
7241955 Baptismal font, 1704; (add.info.: Parish church (Sint-Walburgakerk), Interior Sint-Walburgakerk, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Gold (florin) coin decorated with the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist. 1505 Diam

Gold (florin) coin decorated with the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist. 1505 Diam
BEN5480396 Gold (florin) coin decorated with the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist. 1505 Diam. 2, 85 cm Museo del Bargello Florence; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1268 (watercolour on parchment)

The Baptism of Christ, 1268 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634233 The Baptism of Christ, 1268 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century

Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century
7242452 Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century; (add.info.: Parish church (IngooigeBaptismal font, m, Sint-Antoniuskerk), Interior Ingooigem, kerk Sint-Antonius Abt, Anzegem

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Traditional Bresse baptism with the sound of the old wheel and the accordeon

Traditional Bresse baptism with the sound of the old wheel and the accordeon, at the beginning of the 20th century
PCT4270688 Traditional Bresse baptism with the sound of the old wheel and the accordeon, at the beginning of the 20th century

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Christening (engraving)

Christening (engraving)
8677607 Christening (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christening. Trade card for a shop selling sweets)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: christening of prince of Wales, future Edward VII, in presence of his mother queen Victoria of

christening of prince of Wales, future Edward VII, in presence of his mother queen Victoria of England
1758124 christening of prince of Wales, future Edward VII, in presence of his mother queen Victoria of England and prince consort Albert, in Saint-George chapel in Windsor, january 25, 1842

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Baptism of Indians at Port Royal (engraving)

Baptism of Indians at Port Royal (engraving)
8652436 Baptism of Indians at Port Royal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Indians at Port Royal)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 17th century (oil on copper)

The Baptism of Christ, 17th century (oil on copper)
6374607 The Baptism of Christ, 17th century (oil on copper); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 14th century (watercolour on parchment)

The Baptism of Christ, 14th century (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634071 The Baptism of Christ, 14th century (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan, Armenia; (add.info.: The Baptism of Christ)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior (photo)

Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior (photo)
8608388 Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame). Interior (photo) by French School, (15th century); (add.info.: Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France, Pas-de-Calais, France)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Christening of Princess Beatrice, December 1988 The Duke ad Duchess of York with

Christening of Princess Beatrice, December 1988 The Duke ad Duchess of York with their daughter for the ceremony at St Jamess Palace

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Christening of a child in the Gutachtal, Black Forest, Germany, historical woodcut, circa 1870

Christening of a child in the Gutachtal, Black Forest, Germany, historical woodcut, circa 1870
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, accurate, arts, arts and crafts, baden-wuerttemberg, baden-wurttemberg, baptised, baptisms, baptized, belief, believe, believing, black, black-and-white, black-white

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Luther and the Family of the Elector of Saxony, Baptism, in the Hinterstadt of Wittenberg

Luther and the Family of the Elector of Saxony, Baptism, in the Hinterstadt of Wittenberg, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, arts, backs, baptisms, black, black-and-white, black-white, christening, church history, cities, copy, creative, creatively, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Christening of the newborn Archduchess of Austria in the village of Ofen, Austria

Christening of the newborn Archduchess of Austria in the village of Ofen, Austria, Marie Therese of Austria, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, baby, baptisms, black, black-and-white, black-white, children, christening, contemporary, copy, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Postcard, invitation to a christening, 1890, Germany, Historic

Postcard, invitation to a christening, 1890, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, baptisms, christening, depiction, depictions, dessert, desserts, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, eat, europe's

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Christ (gouache & sanguine on paper)

The Baptism of Christ (gouache & sanguine on paper)
7388959 The Baptism of Christ (gouache & sanguine on paper) by Gampert, Jean-Louis (1884-1942); 23x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Byzantine Fresco from the 15th century Episodes of Jesus Christ's life (birth, Baptim)

The Byzantine Fresco from the 15th century Episodes of Jesus Christ's life (birth, Baptim, the raising of Lazarus)
FBU4245888 The Byzantine Fresco from the 15th century Episodes of Jesus Christ's life (birth, Baptim, the raising of Lazarus, the arrival at Jerusalem) and portraits of Saints (Saint Antony)

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The baptism of Christ, 1475 circa, (tempera and oil on wood)

The baptism of Christ, 1475 circa, (tempera and oil on wood)
7146471 The baptism of Christ, 1475 circa, (tempera and oil on wood) by Verrocchio, Andreea (1435-1488) & Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The baptism of Christ, 17th century (oil on canvas)

The baptism of Christ, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7062977 The baptism of Christ, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageBaptisms Collection: The Baptism of Christ, 1470-75 (tempera and oil on panel)

The Baptism of Christ, 1470-75 (tempera and oil on panel)
DEX5040754 The Baptism of Christ, 1470-75 (tempera and oil on panel) by Verrocchio, Andreea (1435-1488) & Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 177x151 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageBaptisms Collection: St. Ambrose baptizes St. Augustine, c. 1441 (tempera on panel)

St. Ambrose baptizes St. Augustine, c. 1441 (tempera on panel)
DEX5040774 St. Ambrose baptizes St. Augustine, c.1441 (tempera on panel) by Vivarini, Antonio (c.1415-1476/84); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageBaptisms Collection: Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810

Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810
7242862 Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810 by Flemish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Parish church (Wannegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Machutus), Interior Wannegem, parochiekerk Sint-Machutus




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"Baptisms: A Glimpse into Sacred Ceremonies of the Past" Step back in time to witness the christening of a child in the picturesque Gutachtal, nestled within Germany's enchanting Black Forest. This historical woodcut, circa 1870, has been meticulously digitally restored to offer us a reproduction that captures the essence of this momentous occasion. Although the exact original date remains unknown, its colored rendition transports us to an era where tradition and faith intertwined. In another captivating scene from Wittenberg, Germany, we find Luther and the Family of the Elector of Saxony gathered for a baptism. This historic event has been preserved through a digitally restored reproduction from an original 19th-century artwork. As we gaze upon this image, we can almost feel ourselves stepping onto those ancient streets as witnesses to this sacred act. Traveling further eastward brings us to Austria's village of Ofen, where Marie Therese of Austria receives her christening with great pomp and reverence. Through a digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork, we are transported into history once again. The exact date may elude us, but our imagination fills in the gaps as we envision this grand ceremony unfolding before our eyes. An invitation postcard from 1890 takes us on yet another journey through time as it invites guests to partake in a christening celebration held in Germany during that period. This digital reproduction allows us glimpses into past customs and traditions surrounding such joyous occasions. Moving away from these human baptisms depicted throughout history brings forth scenes depicting religious narratives surrounding baptism itself. We encounter panels showcasing holy deacons baptizing prison neophytes amidst martyrdom and Roman magistrates' presence—a testament to unwavering faith even under dire circumstances. The Baptism of Christ is portrayed through various artistic mediums—gouache & sanguine on paper or tempera and oil on wood or canvas.