Doop van Christus, RP-P-OB-102.476, Maarten van Heemskerck, 1549
Identification title(s): baptism of christ. Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-102. 476. Catalog reference: hollstein dutch 95 the illustrated bartsch 28 new hollstein dutch 306 note: heemskerck. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark; verso bottom center, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: christ is baptized by john the baptist in the jordan. Above their heads the dove of the holy spirit. Angels hold christ's clothes on the shore. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: dirck volckertsz. Coornhert (attributed to), designed by: maarten van heemskerck (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: haarlem. Dating: 1549. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: top: h 200 mm × w 268 mm. Subject: what: baptism of christ in the river jordan: john the baptist pouring out water on christ's head: the holy ghost descends. Acquisition: unknown. Date: 1549.