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Naming of John the Baptist
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Naming of John the Baptist

Philips Galle · 1564 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

After the birth, John the Baptist is washed by three maids. Elizabeth lies in the right in the lying-in bed. Zacharias writes John's name on a writing desk with a pen. Below the image an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineNaamgeving van Johannes de Doper. 1564. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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