1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Baptism is a 1870 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a baptism scene, with three figures in the foreground. The central figure, likely the priest, is attired in a dark robe and holds a small object in his right hand. To his left stands a man in a dark robe, while another man, also in dark attire, is positioned to the right. The scene is set against a backdrop of vertical lines, which may represent a wall or a curtain. The overall atmosphere of the etching is somber, with the figures' facial expressions conveying a sense of solemnity. The use of etching as a medium adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of etching.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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