The Story
The Baptism of Christ by Jacopo Bassano (Jacopo da Ponte).
Gift of Mark Fisch and Rachel Davidson, 2012.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Baptism of Christ
Jacopo Bassano (Jacopo da Ponte)
The Baptism of Christ
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Period
Late Renaissance/Mannerism
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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