The Seven Sacraments - Baptism 1712

Giuseppe Maria Crespi's "The Seven Sacraments - Baptism" (1712) depicts a priest performing the sacrament of baptism. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the figures of the priest, the infant, and the child's parents illuminated by a soft light. This painting is one of a series of seven canvases by Crespi that depict the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. The artist's masterful use of chiaroscuro and his ability to capture the intimate moment of the ceremony contribute to the painting's powerful emotional impact. The painting is currently on display at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany.