The Baptism of Christ
1530s
Lucas Cranach
Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553)
European Painting and Sculpture
The Baptism of Christ, 1530s. Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553). Oil on wood; framed: 24.4 x 29.2 x 5.1 cm (9 5/8 x 11 1/2 x 2 in.); unframed: 15 x 20.5 cm (5 7/8 x 8 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Roseman in memory of Charles E. Roseman, Jr. 1953.143
- Maker/Artist
- Cranach, Lucas, the elder
- Classification
- Painting
- Formatted Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- Framed: 24.4 x 29.2 x 5.1 cm (9 5/8 x 11 1/2 x 2 in.); Unframed: 15 x 20.5 cm (5 7/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: Inscribed at top center: HIC EST FILIVS MEVS DILECTVS IN QVO/MICHI BEN COMPLACITVM EST.
- Departments
- European Painting and Sculpture
- Accession Number
- 1953.143
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Roseman in memory of Charles E. Roseman, Jr.
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 114 Late Northern Renaissance
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