The Baptism of Christ
| Artist | Filippo Lauri (Italian, 1623–1694) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Baptism of Christ |
| Date | 17th century |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 19 1/2 × 19 1/2 × 2 3/8 in. (49.5 × 49.5 × 6 cm) Stretcher: 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (36.8 x 36.8 cm) |
| Credit Line | Estate of Joseph F. McCrindle, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 2009.11 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
A young man dressed in blue kneels upon a rock while another man slowly pours water over his head. Small winged infants float above them in the clouds. An older bearded man in blue sits next to them observing the men below.
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"The Baptism of Christ | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=2009.11