CHRISTENING
Artist
ANONYMOUS
MediumOil on Canvas
DimensionsOverall: 61 x 45.7 cm (24 x 18")
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art, purchase/gift of Mahonri M. Young Estate
Terms
Object number930390000
DescriptionA christening scene in a church. A priest holds an infant next to the baptismal font, with various family members gathered around on the right and the left. The figures are dressed in mid-19th century clothing. In the background there is a tall gothic arch.On View
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