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The Baptism of Christ
The Baptism of Christ is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
The picture is known for showing Christ spreading his arms to keep his balance, hinting at his later Crucifixion.
The Baptism of Christ is an oil painting made around 1580 by Paolo Veronese and his workshop. It is a canvas work that now belongs to the J. Paul Getty Museum. Veronese often worked with assistants, and this piece reflects their collaborative style.
The picture is known for showing Christ spreading his arms to keep his balance, hinting at his later Crucifixion. The museum bought the piece in 1979.
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Overview
The Baptism of Christ is an oil on canvas painting created by Paolo Veronese and his workshop around 1580-1588.
Technique & Style
The painting reflects the collaborative style of Veronese and his assistants, characteristic of his workshop's output.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts Christ being baptized, with his arms outstretched to maintain balance, subtly foreshadowing the Crucifixion.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held by the J. Paul Getty Museum, which acquired it in 1979.
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Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
