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Alessandro Algardi: Baptism of Christ  wikidata:Q60753849 reasonator:Q60753849
Artist
Alessandro Algardi  (–1654)  wikidata:Q336798
 
Alessandro Algardi
Alternative names
L'Algarde
Description Italian sculptor and architect
Date of birth/death 31 July 1595 / 27 November 1598 Edit this at Wikidata 10 June 1654 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Bologna Rome
Work location
Rome (1625–1654); Bologna; Mantua (1622); Venice Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q336798
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Baptism of Christ Edit this at Wikidata
title QS:P1476,en:"Baptism of Christ Edit this at Wikidata"
label QS:Len,"Baptism of Christ Edit this at Wikidata"
label QS:Lde,"Taufe Christi"
Object type sculpture
object_type QS:P31,Q860861
Description
When Innocent X (ruled 1644-55) became pope, Alessandro Algardi endeavored to obtain his patronage. This bronze Baptism of Christ is a casting from the molds used for an original silver sculpture that Algardi presented to the new pope to gain his support. The composition depicts an important scene in the life of Christ. On the right is John the Baptist, who pours water onto Jesus's head from a shell. As Christ bows his head to be baptized, a little angel holds the edge of his cloak. Algardi worked carefully to make this piece exciting from a number of points of view. Its dramatic emphasis shifts, depending on the viewer's vantage point.
Date designed 1645-1646, probably made 1650-1655
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 62.5 x 46.8 x 33.4 cm (24 5/8 x 18 7/16 x 13 1/8 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q657415
Current location
European Painting and Sculpture
Accession number
1965.471
Place of creation Italy, 17th century
Credit line Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund
References
Source/Photographer https://clevelandart.org/art/1965.471

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