Landscape with the baptism of the eunuch — Herman van Swanevelt

Herman van Swanevelt. Painted 1630 - 1639.

Herman van Swanevelt (c. 1600 - 1655). Landscape with the baptism of the eunuch, c. 1635. Herman van Swanevelt lived for many years in Rome, where he did this painting. He is known for his sunny, wooded landscapes with hazy panoramas that form the backdrop for a story. Here the subject is the biblical account of the baptism of the eunuch, a popular theme in the 17th century. The apostle Philip met an African eunuch on one of his journeys and converted him. The man then asked to be baptised. Purchased in 1979.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 130.2 × 98.1 cm

Print: 119 × 89.7 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026384. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.