The Baptism of Christ

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623,

The image shows two figures positioned outdoors on a natural surface. Both figures are shown fully from head to toe, in motion. One figure reaches outward with their arm, while the other figure's body is turned slightly away. Both figures have detailed facial features, with hair styled in loose curls. They are minimally clothed with fabric draped around their lower bodies. The background is plain with faint sketch lines hinting at a landscape.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and brown ink with brown wash heightened with light gold gouache on brown washed laid paper, laid down
Dimensioni
16,2 × 8,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows two figures positioned outdoors on a natural surface. Both figures are shown fully from head to toe, in motion. One figure reaches outward with their arm, while the other figure's body is turned slightly away. Both figures have detailed facial features, with hair styled in loose curls. They are minimally clothed with fabric draped around their lower bodies. The background is plain with faint sketch lines hinting at a landscape.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623