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The Baptism of Christ by Sébastien Bourdon — VisualArtsDB

The Baptism of Christ

The Baptism of Christ

Sébastien Bourdon

1645–1655

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Overall 59 3/4 x 46 1/2 in. (151.8 x 118.1 cm); painted surface (oval) 59 1/8 x 45 1/2 in. (150.2 x 115.6 cm)
Genre: Paintings
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

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European Paintings

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Baptism of ChristAngelsSaint John the Baptist

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