& Baptizatus est a Joanne

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**& Baptizatus est a** Created in 1765 by Flemishaver Jan Lauwryn Krafft (I), etching captures a pivotal biblical moment: "And he was baptized by," depicting Christ's baptism in the Jordan River The Latin title evokes the New Testament scene from Matthew 3:13-17, a theme rich in Christian iconography symbolizing purification and divine revelation. At 424mm high by 240mm wide, the print's vertical format draws the eye upward, mirroring the spiritual ascent of the event. Etching, Krafft's chosen medium, involves coating a metal plate with acid-resistant ground, scratching designs into it, and...