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St Philip Baptising the Courtier of Queen Candauces

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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St Philip Baptising the Courtier of Queen Candauces is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a man kneeling by water, looking down, while another man in robes stands beside him. A third figure stands in the background, slightly blurred. The scene looks like a rocky shore, with the two main men in the foreground. The kneeling man’s posture suggests he’s being baptized, while the standing man holds something small in his hand—maybe a cross or a cloth. The lighting is dramatic, with dark shadows and bright spots on their faces and clothes. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.