Doop van Christus 1580 - 1612

"Doop van Christus" (Baptism of Christ), an anonymous print created between 1580 and 1612, depicts the biblical scene of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus. The scene unfolds in a dramatic composition, with a celestial realm above filled with angels and a radiant dove descending towards Jesus. Below, John the Baptist, standing in the water, pours water over Jesus' head, while other figures observe. The print's detailed and intricate style, characteristic of Northern Renaissance art, exemplifies the period's fascination with religious narratives and visual storytelling. "Doop van Christus" is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 270mm in height and 188mm in width.