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The sacrament of baptism, with a priest pouring water over the head of an infant; from 'The Seven Sacraments', after the series of paintings by Pietro Longhi

ca. 1740–80
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The sacrament of baptism, with a priest pouring water over the head of an infant; from 'The Seven Sacraments', after the series of paintings by Pietro Longhi
  • Artist: Marco Alvise Pitteri (Italian, Venice 1702–1786 Venice)
  • Artist: after Pietro Longhi (Pietro Falca) (Italian, Venice 1701–1785 Venice)
  • Published in: Venice
  • Date: ca. 1740–80
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 22 5/8 × 17 13/16 in. (57.5 × 45.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.534.1
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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