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En barnedåb

Unknown

1893

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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En barnedåb is a 1893 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a church baptism. A woman in a long dress holds a baby over a big stone font. Around her, four men in suits stand close, watching. Behind them, a golden altar glows with a statue of a robed figure holding a cross. The baby’s baptism is the focus. The light hits the font and altar, making them stand out. The men’s faces look serious, like they’re paying close attention. Next, check out Realism to see how artists showed everyday life this way.