Baptism of Christ

Hans Rottenhammer I

late 16th–17th century

Baptism of Christ by Hans Rottenhammer I

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash

Dimensions

sheet: 9 11/16 x 9 1/2 in. (24.6 x 24.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Robert Tuggle, 2007

Accession Number

2007.538.1

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Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate *Baptism of Christ*, a captivating drawing by Hans Rottenham I, a Flemish-German artist active in the late 16th to early 17th century. with pen and brown ink heightened by brush and brown wash a modest 9 11/16 x 9 1/2-inch sheet, this work captures the sacred moment of Christ's baptism in the Jordan River, surrounded by angels—a quintessential biblical scene symbolizing purification and divine revelation. Rottenhammer, known for his intricate cabinet paintings blending Mannerist elegance with emerging Baroque drama, likely produced this as a preparatory study, showcasing hi...

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