French School, St. John, 18th Century, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas. French school, late 17th-early 18th century. The painting is a replica of one by Nicolas Poussin (1634-35), … Read more Oil on canvas. French school, late 17th-early 18th century. The painting is a replica of one by Nicolas Poussin (1634-35), which was initially part of the collection of André Le Norte, then donated to the King of France in 1693, and is now housed in the Louvre Museum. The scene is set in a lush landscape with the broad Jordan River flowing through it. On the bank, in the center of the scene, John, dressed only in camel skins, is baptizing several men kneeling before him, while on the left, other men are removing their robes to receive the anointing themselves. On the right, a group of women and children, the catechumens' relatives, are attending the rite. On the river in the background, a boat loaded with more people is approaching the shore. The scene is rich in figures, movement, and color. The original canvas shows traces of small previous restorations, but is in excellent condition. It is presented in an antique frame from the early 18th century. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
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