The Baptism Of The Eunuch, C.1632
by Jacob Willemsz De Wet
Title
The Baptism Of The Eunuch, C.1632
Artist
Jacob Willemsz De Wet
Medium
Painting - Painting
Description
Artist: JACOB DE WET (Haarlem 1610–Cologne 1677)
This painting depicts a passage from the Acts of the Apostles (8-26-40) in which the
apostle Philip encounters an Ethiopian eunuch on the road between Jerusalem and
Gaza. The eunuch, treasurer to Candace, Queen of Ethiopia was returning from
Jerusalem where he had gone to worship. Philip saw him seated in his chariot, reading
aloud from the writings of the prophet Isaiah, and engaged him in conversation.
Invited to ride in the vehicle, Philip explains that the passage from Isaiah foretells the
crucifixion of Christ. Upon arriving at a stream, the eunuch asks to be baptized.
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January 26th, 2023
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