Johannes Evangelista baptizes Greek philosopher Crato [1100-1150]

Saint John the Evangelist baptising the "philosopher Craton", also with a sponsor and Hand of God from the clouds. A vine follows. The story of Craton comes from apocryphal writings such as the account of Johns life by the Pseudo-Abdias.

 

Johannes Evangelista baptizes Greek philosopher Crato [1100-1150]

Liège EB, Baptismal font of Rainer of Huy

wm; Marie-Claire

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