Gilded Bronze Holy Water Font Depicting The Baptism Of Christ By Saint John The Baptist, 18th Century

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Gilded Bronze Holy Water Font Depicting The Baptism Of Christ By Saint John The Baptist, 18th Century

Gilded bronze holy water font depicting the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist, 18th century

A true masterpiece of French religious craftsmanship, this wall-mounted bronze holy water font dates from the 18th century.

Its form is characteristic of its era: the Louis XVI style, featuring the so-called “Marie-Antoinette” knot, along with decorative elements and a design typical of the 18th century.

The distinctive feature of this holy water font is the central scene, depicting an important moment from the Bible: the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River by his cousin, Saint John the Baptist, surrounded by angels participating in the ceremony.

The bas-relief is held in place by squares on the back. It can be removed, likely to be replaced by a mirror. Both beautiful and functional, this holy water font will continue to uphold the faith of Catholics, or serve as wall decor for enthusiasts of religious artifacts.

Fast and careful shipping to France, Europe, and worldwide.

Dimensions
→ Total height x width x depth: 30 x 19 x 5 cm
→ Height x width x depth of the holy water font: 2.5 x 4 x 2.3 cm
→ Weight: 800 grams

300 €