Doop van Christus 1582 - 1584

Johann Sadeler I’s “Doop van Christus” (Baptism of Christ) is an etching depicting the biblical event of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. The image is set in a lush landscape with a river flowing through the center and distant mountains. The figure of Jesus kneels in the water, while John pours water over him. A dove representing the Holy Spirit descends from the sky. This artwork is a small-scale print, with intricate details, characteristic of Sadeler's style. The work was created during the late 16th century and currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.