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The Baptism of Christ
Sébastien Bourdon (French, 1616–1671)
Oil on canvas; Overall 59 3/4 x 46 1/2 in. (151.8 x 118.1 cm); painted surface (oval) 59 1/8 x 45 1/2 in. (150.2 x 115.6 cm)
Purchase, George T. Delacorte Jr. Gift, 1974 (1974.2)

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Eric James Desmond Alexander, 5th Earl of Caledon, London (until 1939; his sale, Christie's, London, June 9, 1939, no. 15, for £56.14.0 to Sandor); [Ettore Viancini, Venice, until 1973; sold to Heim]; [Heim, London, 1973–74; sold to MMA]

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