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Concept

Witness bearing (Christianity)

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  • John baptises Christ; the holy spirit descends. Etching by J. Mynde, c. 1737.
  • John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.
  • Christ appears to the holy women after his death. Engraving by G. Huret after himself.
  • John baptises Christ in the Jordan. Engraving by P. Galle, 1564, after M. van Heemskerck.
  • John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by J. Goupy after S. Rosa.
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    Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play cards. Engraving by R. Delaunay after Marchais after D. Teniers.

    Teniers, David, 1610-1690. | Date: 1809 | Reference: 22993i
    Part of: Musée français.
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    John the Baptist embraces Jesus, whom he has been awaiting. Engraving by G. Rousselet after G. Reni.

    Reni, Guido, 1575-1642. | Date: 1765 | Reference: 22437i
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    John the Baptist indicates Jesus as the Messiah to two of his disciples. Engraving by J. Outrim, 1847, after T. Uwins.

    Uwins, Thomas, 1782-1857. | Date: 1847 | Reference: 22434i
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    John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.

    Maratti, Carlo, 1625-1713. | Reference: 24096i
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    The baptism of Christ. Lithograph by M. Fanoli, 1849, after G. Jäger.

    Jäger, Gustav, 1808-1871. | Date: 1 June 1849 | Reference: 22453i
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