De doop van de kamerling 1677 - 1755

This drawing, "De doop van de kamerling" (The Baptism of the Eunuch), by Dutch artist Elias van Nijmegen, depicts a scene from the Bible story of the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch. Executed in pen and wash, the artwork captures the dramatic moment of the baptism with a detailed depiction of the figures and surrounding landscape. While the scene is clearly defined, the drawing's delicate lines and wash technique lend a sense of ethereal lightness to the composition. The work was created between 1677 and 1755, reflecting a period of significant development in Dutch art, marked by the rise of realism and meticulous detail.