Christus doopt in de Jordaan
1503
Medium
paper
Dimensions
140; 100
About this artwork
beeld: hoogte 100 mm x breedte 140 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate "Christus doopt de Jordaan" ( Baptizes in the Jordan a gem from 1503 by the enigmatic of Delft, an anonymous artist active in the early 16th-century Netherlands. This intimate work captures the pivotal biblical moment of Christ's baptism by John the Baptist in the River Jordan, a scene rich in spiritual symbolism representing purification, divine revelation, and the start of Jesus's public ministry. Measuring just 100 mm high by 140 mm wide, its miniature scale invites close contemplation, much like a personal devotional object from the Northern Renaissance era. Rendered o...
About the Artist
Master of Delft · 1460–1560
Comment on works: Religious