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The Baptismal Font

Author, school, workshop
Unknown
Style
Classicism
Date
The 18th / 19th century
Material and technique
wood, carved polychrome
Size
1,8 m
Location
The Chapel of St John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, main nave
Description
The chalice shaped baptismal font. Semi-circular bowl with fluting, supported on a pedestal and a large base. The cover with four volutes coming from the centre. The font is ornamented with the scene of the Baptism of Christ. Jesus kneels by the feet of John the Baptist who pours water over him.