St. John the Baptist preaching and baptizing. unknown c. 1550-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'9" x W 6'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Antique Rug Studios 7/26/1915; sold to Fr. G. Sharou 12/6/1923. St. John the Baptist identifies Christ as Lamb of God ('Ecce Agnus Dei') (John 1:29, 1:36); left background, John the Baptist preaching ('the axe is laid to the root of the trees'); right background, in river Jordan, John the Baptist blessing Christ while Holy Ghost descends from heaven; God the Father i
St. John the Baptist preaching and baptizing. unknown c. 1550-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'9" x W 6'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Antique Rug Studios 7/26/1915; sold to Fr. G. Sharou 12/6/1923. St. John the Baptist identifies Christ as Lamb of God ('Ecce Agnus Dei') (John 1:29, 1:36); left background, John the Baptist preaching ('the axe is laid to the root of the trees'); right background, in river Jordan, John the Baptist blessing Christ while Holy Ghost descends from heaven; God the Father in sky (Matthew 3; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:19-34) (BRD) scrolling ribbon around central rod interspersed with vines of flowers; flower in center of each side French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 2977
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