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Christ's Bath, by Unknown, oil, 1650

Christ's Bath

Unknown

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ's Bath is a 1650 oil by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting depicts a serene scene of the Annunciation, with the Virgin Mary standing in a room, her hands clasped together in prayer. An angel stands before her, holding a scepter and wearing a red and gold robe. To the right of the Virgin, a small table holds a book, and a vase with flowers sits on the floor. The room's interior features a wooden cabinet and a red curtain. In the background, a window with a stained-glass pane adds a touch of elegance to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of reverence and contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the momentous event being depicted.

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