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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.

Peter denies knowledge of Christ. Engraving by A. Pauwels after G. Seghers.

John baptises Christ. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1799, after F. Vieira after E. Le Sueur.

John the Baptist recognises Jesus as the messiah. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi, 1765, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

John the Baptist indicates Jesus as the Messiah to two of his disciples. Engraving by J. Outrim, 1847, after T. Uwins.

John the Baptist points out the approaching Jesus. Etching by P.S. Bartoli after P.F. Mola.

Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play cards. Engraving by R. Delaunay after Marchais after D. Teniers.

John the Baptist embraces Jesus, whom he has been awaiting. Engraving by G. Rousselet after G. Reni.

The baptism of Christ. Lithograph by M. Fanoli, 1849, after G. Jäger.

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Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play cards. Engraving by R. Delaunay after Marchais after D. Teniers.

John the Baptist embraces Jesus, whom he has been awaiting. Engraving by G. Rousselet after G. Reni.

John the Baptist indicates Jesus as the Messiah to two of his disciples. Engraving by J. Outrim, 1847, after T. Uwins.

John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.

The baptism of Christ. Lithograph by M. Fanoli, 1849, after G. Jäger.