Artwork
Baptism of St. Augustine by St. Ambrose

Baptism of St. Augustine by St. Ambrose is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Elias Greuter. It dates from 1623 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. The Baptism of St.
About this work
The painting is titled Baptism of St. Augustine by St. Ambrose.
It was created by Elias Greuter in 1623. The fact that it's an oil painting from this time period is interesting, as it would have required a specific set of skills and techniques to produce.
To learn more about the style and methods used in this painting, look into the technique of glazing.
Overview
The Baptism of St. Augustine by St. Ambrose is a 17th-century oil painting by Elias Greuter, dated 1623.
Technique & Style
As an oil painting from the early 1620s, it showcases the artist's proficiency in a medium that demanded specific skills and techniques, potentially including glazing, a method used to achieve nuanced color effects.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
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