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Design for a Baptism of Christ in an Architectural Setting

Design for a Baptism of Christ in an Architectural Setting — Sir James Thornhill
Sir James Thornhill · Design for a Baptism of Christ in an Architectural Setting · early 18th century · The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public domain / CC0.
Design for a Baptism of Christ in an Architectural Setting — Sir James Thornhill

Recorded by The Metropolitan Museum of Art as Sir James Thornhill.

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  • AttributionSir James Thornhillother records naming Sir James Thornhill
  • Dateearly 18th century
  • ClassificationDrawings
  • MediumPen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over slight traces of black chalk
  • DepartmentDrawings and Prints
  • Held byThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Sir James Thornhill · Design for a Baptism of Christ in an Architectural Setting · early 18th century · The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public domain / CC0.

Source read 2026-09-20 · Published 2026-09-20

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