ID: 901001066 Page link: http://vocab.getty.edu/page/ia/901001066	Record Type: Event/Narrative

	Baptism of Christ (New Testament narrative)

Note: Narrative of Jesus receiving baptism in the river by John the Baptist; typically Jesus is standing the river, John pouring water, with the dove of the Holy Spirit above. Recorded in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Names:

	Baptism of Christ (New Testament narrative) (preferred,English-P,D,P)
	Battesimo di Cristo (New Testament narrative) (Italian-P,D,P)
	Taufe Christi (New Testament narrative) (German,U,P)

Hierarchical Position:

		Legend, Religion, Mythology (P)
		....<Christian iconography> (P)
		........<New Testament narratives> (P)
		............Life of Jesus Christ (New Testament narrative) (I)
		................Baptism of Christ (New Testament narrative) (P)

Related Iconography:

	actor is .... Jesus Christ
	..........(Legend, Religion, Mythology, Christian iconography, Christian characters, Jesus Christ (Christian character)) [901000087]

	actor is .... John the Baptist, Saint
	..........(Legend, Religion, Mythology, Christian iconography, Christian characters, John the Baptist, Saint (Abrahamic religion iconography)) [901001056]

	source is .... Bible, New Testament
	..........(Literature and Performing Arts, Named written and performed works, Literary works: Philosophy, Religion, Bible (sacred literature, Judeo-Christian), Bible, New Testament (Biblical books, sacred texts)) [901000254]

Other Relationships:

	role/characteristic is .... baptism
	.....(religious ceremonies, ceremonies, cultural events, events (activities), Events (hierarchy name)) (AAT)

	culture/religion is .... Christianity
	.....(Abrahamic religions, religions (belief systems, cultures), religions and religious concepts, Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) (AAT)

	role/characteristic is .... narrative (literary works)
	.....(genres for literature, genres in literature and performing arts, concepts in the arts and humanities, Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) (AAT)

Sources:

	Baptism of Christ (New Testament narrative)
	................Grove Art Online (2008-)
	................Iconclass Illustrated Edition (2022-)
	................Catholic Encyclopedia [online], republished from 1913 edition (2003-)
	................National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. [online] (2001-)
	................Library of Congress Authorities online (2002-) n 2004022228
	Battesimo di Cristo (New Testament narrative)
	................ICCD database (1988-)
	Taufe Christi (New Testament narrative)
	................Library of Congress Authorities online (2002-) reference to work, at n 2004022228

Iconography Record Sources:

	................ Iconclass Illustrated Edition (2022-) 73C121 baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends
	................ Catholic Encyclopedia [online], republished from 1913 edition (2003-)
	................ Harvard Art Museums [online] (2000-) http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/art/306274
	................ National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. [online] (2001-) http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/Collection/art-object-page.32692.html
	................ Source for image https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Baptism_of_Christ_by_Perugino_%28Sistine_Chapel%29#/media/File:Pietro_Perugino_cat13a.jpg