Baptism of Christ
Baptism of Christ, Tintoretto (Italian, 1518 - 1594) c. 1585
1950.400
Gallery 20 | European Art: Naturalism and Idealism, 1525–1725
Based on a passage from the New Testament book of Matthew, Tintoretto represented Saint John the Baptist performing Christ’s baptism in the river Jordan, during which the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove. This painting dates earlier than most other works
in this gallery--the powerful modeling of the bodies and luminous color characterize High Renaissance painting in Venice. Because of Tintoretto’s pioneering use of rich color, his work was a crucial source for many of the artists in this gallery.
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