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Creator:
Attributed to John Martin, 1789–1854
Title:
The Baptism of Christ
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, white gouache, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 2 1/8 x 2 3/4 inches (5.4 x 7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed on verso in graphite, center: "6"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.4256
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
baptism | cross (object) | dove | grotto | light | New Testament | pouring | religious and mythological subject | river | staff | trees | waterfall
Associated People:
The Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ (7–2 BC/BCE to 30–36 AD/CE)
John the Baptist (c. 6 BC–c. AD 36)
Access:
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:11051
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