Comment on 6.6.1807
In other words, Thorvaldsen had not finished modelling the other three sides of the Baptismal Font at this time even though the front had already been carved in marble.
In his letter of 30.1.1807, he had written to Schubart that he was going to decorate the other sides of the Baptismal Font. The result was Mary with Jesus and John, cf. A555,2, Three Hovering Angels, cf. A555,3 and Christ Blessing the Children, cf. A555,4.
See also the finished letter, in which Thorvaldsen writes that he has not even modelled the other three sides yet.
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