John the Baptist recognises Jesus as the messiah. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1765, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.
- Domenichino, 1581-1641.
- Date:
- 1765
- Reference:
- 22435i
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The lamb refers to John's line on seeing Jesus: "Behold the lamb of God!" (John 1.36) John holds a reed cross. John's two disciples desert him and follow Christ (1.37-38)
Publication/Creation
1765
Physical description
1 print : stipple engraving, printed in sepia ; image 25.7 x 38.6 cm
Lettering
Domenichino inv. F. Bartolozzi sculp. in Londra 1765
Reference
Wellcome Collection 22435i
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