Baptism was painted by Jean Dughet in 1650.

Where can I see Baptism?

Baptism is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Baptism?

Baptism is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Baptism?

Museum-quality prints of Baptism are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Baptism

Jean Dughet , 1650

Baptism is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean Dughet. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in image: Ill.mo ac Ornatiss.mo Viro D. Carolo Antonio a Puteo Equestris / Miline Sti. STefani commendatori / Tua ad Te postliminio redeunt Eques Illust.me Quod enim haec visibilia invisibilis gratiae signo / sinsibilia salutis nostrae auxilia, stupenda divinae in nos charitatis miracula typicis hic vin- / -bris express prodeunt in lucem, tua sunt beneficia, mea nomina ea a museo tuo, naturae artis- / -que locuple issimo penu etuta ea mihin pro tua gentilitiaq, Puteorum magnanimitate, qua con- / -ctis in Urbe places, faves, prodesque, inexhaustus vere bonorum, Puteus ad Reipublicae Chri-stianae usum liberaliter commodata: suscipe igitur Tua, Eques Nobiliss.me; et patere ut, dum / Archetypo Callicae pietatis et industriae opera suo Domino repono; et extypa haec grati- / -tudinis meae donaria in amplo rotius Ecclesiae templo Puteo nomini deuotus appenda.m, / toroq Orbe innotescat et Puteorum beneficentia et nunquam moritura observantia / Tui Deuotiss: Servi / Nic.us Poussin Invet I Ioannis Dughet; lower right in image: Nic. Poussin.; lower left in image, in pen and ink: 63

About this work

Overview

Baptism is a print by Jean Dughet, created around 1650, using etching and engraving techniques on two sheets of laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dramatic scene of muscular men in a rocky landscape, gathered around a central figure with raised arm, conveying a sense of movement and emotion through the use of light and shadow.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved the scene's dramatic effect through strong lines and deep shadows, utilizing the etching and engraving techniques to create contrast and highlight specific figures.