Landschap met de doop van Christus in de Jordaan 1636 - 1695

"Landschap met de doop van Christus in de Jordaan" (Landscape with the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan) is a print created by Nicolas Perelle between 1636 and 1695. The etching, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a serene landscape with the Baptism of Christ in the foreground. The composition features a group of figures, including Christ and John the Baptist, surrounded by trees and water. Perelle was a prolific Dutch artist, and his works are known for their detailed representations of landscapes and scenes from the Bible. This print showcases his mastery of the etching technique, producing a work of great beauty and detail.