The Baptism of Christ
The Baptism of Christ
Artist
Creation date
about 1550
Materials
oil on wood
Dimensions
31 3/4 x 37 3/4 in.
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Booth Tarkington
Accession number
59.12
Collection
Currently On View In
Northern Renaissance gallery
Jan van Scorel's role in introducing the accomplishments of Italian art in Holland was already recognized by his contemporaries. He was among the first Dutch artists to visit Italy, one of several destinations on a six-year journey (1518-1524) which also included the Holy Land. In Rome, he studied the works of Renaissance artists and absorbed an idealized, classicizing figure style. The rich color and expansive conception of his landscapes owe much to the influence of Venetian art.
A man who wants to become an artist must visit Rome. He must also have produced many paintings in the style of this school . . . , before he may be regarded honestly an artist.
-Karel van Mander, Het Schilder-Boek, 1604
Provenance Research is on-going at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and information will be added to this record as research is completed. Please contact Annette Schlagenhauff, Assoc. Curator of Research, at aschlagenhauff@imamuseum.org with any questions.
