Johannes de Doper bij de Jordaan 1629 - 1740

"Johannes de Doper bij de Jordaan" is an etching created by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, a Dutch artist active in the early 17th century. The print depicts a scene from the Bible, the baptism of John the Baptist. The etching captures the moment when John is baptizing a man in the Jordan River, while other people await their turn to be baptized. This image is a small part of a larger work that depicts the entire story of the Old Testament. The work displays a focus on the detail of the clothing and expressions of the figures. This artwork is a significant example of early Dutch printmaking and religious art.