The Baptism of Christ, Sebastiano Ricci, ca. 1713–14

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The Baptism of Christ, ca. 1713–14, Oil on canvas, 26 x 40 in. (66 x cm), Paintings, Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, Belluno 1659–1734 Venice), An artist of international reputation, Ricci left Italy for England in 1711 or 1712. This is the finest of his three oil sketches for the decoration (destroyed) of a wall of the Duke of Portland's chapel at Bulstrode House, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

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Size: 5488px × 3570px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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