Painting Baptism of Christ

Features

Artwork title:  Il Battesimo di Cristo

Artistic school:  Venetian-Cretan School

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Sacred Subject

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Tempera on Board

Description : Il Battesimo di Cristo

Tempera on panel. Icon from the Venetian-Cretan School, 17th century. The Venetian-Cretan (or Creto-Venetian) School refers to an important school of painting, also known as the Post-Byzantine School, a movement that flourished on the island of Crete under the control of the Serenissima of Venice between 1204 and 1669. Thanks to the political situation, particularly after the fall of Constantinople, Crete became the principal center of Greek-inspired Christian art from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries. In this environment, a distinctive pictorial style developed, influenced by both Byzantine and Latin traditions and movements. In particular, given the significant demand for Byzantine icons in Europe, the island quickly became a center for the production of these artworks. This work depicts the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River: Jesus in the center, standing in the river, is baptized by John the Baptist, while on the other bank two angels stand by, ready to offer Christ his robe. Above, the sky opens and the Holy Spirit descends. The panel has a central crack, requiring restoration. The work is presented in a late 19th-century gilded frame.

Product Condition:
The item is in good condition, with minor signs of wear. We try to present the item's actual condition as accurately as possible with the photos. If any details are unclear from the photos, the description will apply.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 47
Width: 42
Depth: 5

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 38
Width: 32