Conrad Martin Metz (Germany, 1749 - 1827)
The Meeting of Christ and John the Baptist, late 18th century - early 19th century
Etching and aquatint on wove paper , 11 x 11 cm (4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
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This is a small etching that depicts a Christian religious scene - an interaction between the young Christ and his cousin, John the Baptist. The etching is of two standing male figures in profile as they meet to embrace. Their foreheads and upper bodies touch but their lower bodies are a step apart. Christ is to the viewer’s left, and is shown in profile. He has shoulder-length curly hair and wears a flowing, long-sleeved robe. He embraces John the Baptist, shown in profile to the right. John the Baptist has a halo, short-cropped hair, and wears a short furred tunic.
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