Who painted Landscape with the Baptism of Christ?

Landscape with the Baptism of Christ was painted by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder in 1562.

Where can I see Landscape with the Baptism of Christ?

Landscape with the Baptism of Christ is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with the Baptism of Christ?

Landscape with the Baptism of Christ is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Landscape with the Baptism of Christ

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder , 1562

Landscape with the Baptism of Christ is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johannes van Doetechum the Elder. It dates from 1562 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with the Baptism of Christ is a 16th-century print created using etching and engraving on laid paper. It is held in the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a riverside scene with numerous figures and a mix of everyday and religious elements. The baptism of Christ is subtly integrated into the scene, hidden among the crowd near the water.

Technique & Style

The artist, Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, employed etching and engraving to achieve a detailed and intricate composition. The print showcases his skill in rendering textures and narratives, from a dog's leash to a distant castle.

History & Provenance

Created around 1562, Landscape with the Baptism of Christ is attributed to Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, a Dutch engraver-cartographer who worked primarily in Deventer before moving to Haarlem in 1578.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.