Doop van Christus 1617

"Doop van Christus" (Baptism of Christ) is an etching by Dutch artist Dietrich Krüger (1575-1624) dated 1617. The etching depicts the biblical event of the Baptism of Christ, where John the Baptist baptizes Jesus in the River Jordan. The scene takes place in a landscape with rocky terrain and trees, with two angels kneeling in the foreground. The print is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This artwork is a valuable example of religious art from the 17th century, highlighting the strong religious beliefs of the time. It offers viewers a detailed depiction of a significant event in Christian history, capturing the solemnity and spiritual significance of the moment.