Baptism of Christ (Veronese)

Baptism of Christ is a c.1580-1588 oil on canvas painting by Paolo Veronese and his studio, now in the J. Paul Getty Museum, which bought it in 1979.[1] It is notable for showing Christ spreading his arms to keep his balance, in a foreshadowing of the Crucifixion.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Catalogue entry".
  2. ^ (in Italian) "Fondazione Zeri entry".
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