Baptism of Christ
Cleveland Museum of Art

Baptism of Christ

Alessandro Algardi (Italian, 1598–1654) · designed 1645–46, probably made 1650–55

bronze
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Algardi's sculpture plays on its intended recipient's given name: Giovanni Battista (John the Baptist).

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