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The Baptism of Christ (Rubens)

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The Baptism of Christ
ArtistPeter Paul Rubens
Year1604-05
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions411 cm × 675 cm (162 in × 266 in)[1]
LocationRoyal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Baptism of Christ is an oil on canvas painting by Peter Paul Rubens, executed in 1604–1605. It depicts John the Baptist baptizing Jesus Christ in the Jordan river. The painting is owned by the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "Antwerp puts big, bold Rubens works into hiding". news.yahoo.com. 5 April 2013.