Baptism of Christ

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by Edward Burne-Jones (British, 1833 - 1898)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Cartoon for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1874

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (8.3 x 6.4 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionChrist in pool in profile at left, three angels behind him holding robes - St John the Baptist at right, pouring water from bowl over Christ's head - holding staff in left hand. Behind John, angel with palm and cloth.

InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: S.P. 48 above right corner in graphite: 280 below photo in graphite: Baptism of Christ/ Speldhurst Inscribed at lower right on card in black ink: Please return to/ Morris & Comp/ Merton Abbey/ Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1851D