The Baptism of Christ
About this artwork
Christ is standing in the river Jordan and is baptised by John the Baptist, as related in all four Gospels. Above them the white dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit, appears in a shining glory. This painting is one of Lastman’s latest works and most probably mentioned in his inventory of 1632. Lastman spent five years in Italy where he became friends with Adam Elsheimer and Peter Paul Rubens. Among his pupils were Jan Lievens and Rembrandt.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Pieter Lastman (1583 - 1633) Netherlandish
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title:The Baptism of Christ
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date created:1629
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:81.90 x 59.00 x 1.10 cm; Framed: 103.00 x 79.40 x 7.70 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 2010
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accession number:NG 2840
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gallery:
Pieter Lastman
Pieter Lastman
Pieter Lastman was the pre-eminent history painter of his generation in the Northern Netherlands. Born in Amsterdam to Catholic parents, Lastman trained with the painter Gerrit Pietersz and from 1602 spent several years in Italy. In Rome he became friends with Adam Elsheimer and Peter Paul Rubens....