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Baptism of Christ (detail)

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-222955

Description

Photograph of a painting of two angels by Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci; The whole painting is called "The Baptism of Christ." The angel on the right proper is on its knees, with its back to the viewer. The other angel is on its knees facing the viewer. Both have Renaissance robes on and haloes. To the left proper edge is the leg of Christ.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photographic prints
paper (fiber product)
photographic materials
Print, Photographic

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P645

Maker

Reproduction of Da Vinci, Leonardo (Painter)
Reproduction of Verrocchio, Andrea de, 1435-1488 (Painter)

Dimensions

25 5/16 x 21 13/16 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1068

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