The Baptism of Christ
Domenico Maria Bonavera · 1670–1731
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What the record supports
"The Baptism of Christ" is an engraving by Domenico Maria Bonavera, measuring 19 in. × 11 5/16 in. (48.3 × 28.7 cm). The catalogue dates the work to 1670–1731, while the artist authority record states Domenico Maria Bonavera lived from 1640–1695. The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired the print in 1917 via the Joseph Pulitzer Bequest.
The print is classified under "Prints" in the Drawings and Prints department. The catalogue does not specify the culture of the artwork. No information on exhibitions or literature relating to this specific piece is provided.
Evidence regarding the specific provenance of "The Baptism of Christ" prior to its acquisition by The Metropolitan Museum of Art is not available. The artist's nationality is not specified in the provided artist authority record.
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